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Become a food collection volunteer

Join us in the fight against food waste!

Without the amazing work of our thousands of volunteers across the country, FoodCycle simply wouldn’t be possible.

Love to help out?

So much of our success is down to our incredible volunteers and, as a Food Collection volunteer, you’ll be gathering the essential supplies for our kitchens and saving good food from going to waste.

Become a Food Collection Volunteer

Responsibilities

Hop on your bike, take to the streets or jump in the car and help us to rescue lots of tasty food. Take this food to your local project, where our cooking volunteers will transform it into a delicious, three-course meal for the community.

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FAQS

Hop on your bike, take to the streets or jump in the car and help us to rescue lots of tasty food from the bin. Join us to take this food to your local Project, where our cooking volunteers will transform it into a delicious, three-course meal for the community.

As a FoodCycle volunteer you will receive basic training in Food Safety, Health & Safety, and Safeguarding when you register. After registering, you will have access to a variety of free online resources and training via the FoodCycle volunteer portal, including mental health awareness and guides for serving nutritious meals and talking to guests.

We don’t look for minimum commitments, but we love it if you keep coming back! An average food collection slot is 2 hours. You can volunteer weekly, monthly or just when you have the time.

A small number of these roles are walkable but for the majority of our Projects you will need access to a car or a bicycle. Car drivers will need a full UK driving license, a road-worthy vehicle, up to date road tax, MOT certificate and fully comprehensive insurance. Cyclists will need a road-worthy bicycle (with the ability to attach a trailer) and a helmet.

You don’t need any specific experience; we just want you to be enthusiastic about supporting your local community. We ask that you complete all the required training and follow all policies and procedures.

You can claim travel expenses, including mileage, in line with our volunteer policy.

All volunteers must be over the age of 18.

Visit our equal opportunities page to find out more about volunteering with a disability.

Signing up to be a FoodCycle volunteer is really easy, just complete our online form.

Love to help out?

Collect and deliver supplies of surplus food for our cooks.

Become a Food Collection Volunteer

Love to meet people?

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Love cooking?

Get creative, cooking healthy, nutritious three-course meals in our kitchens. 

Become a Cooking Volunteer

Love bringing smiles to children?

Play a vital role in ensuring children and families have access to nutritious meals.

Become a School Volunteer

Love fundraising?

Get creative and convince people to part with their cash to support our vital work!

Become a Fundraising Volunteer

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.

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