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Student Volunteering

Tackle food waste while helping end hunger and loneliness. Gain new skills and build your confidence.

Whether you love cooking, chatting, making a cuppa, washing the dishes or just pitching in.  Join our volunteer team for fun, friendship and helping your community.

There’s room for everyone.

Our student volunteer opportunities offer flexible shifts that are perfectly suited to fit around your studies and busy schedules. There is no expectation to volunteer every week, so you decide when you want to volunteer and how much time you want to commit.

Signing up is simple. Complete our registration form, then start signing yourself up for sessions near you.

Benefits

  • Great for your CV
  • References provided if needed
  • Easily fits around your studies
  • Learn cooking skills
  • Get a free meal
  • Travel expenses covered
  • Easy to sign up
  • Support your community

“I love volunteering with FoodCycle as it is the most flexible volunteering option I’ve come across. As a busy student I don’t have a lot of free time so having the flexibility to just sign up when I’m available, at whichever Project I can get to, is perfect for me!” – Erin

Equal Opportunities

At FoodCycle we are a diverse organisation and welcome volunteers and guests from all backgrounds and walks of life. Visit our equal opportunities page to find out about volunteering with a disability.