Become a Hosting Volunteer

As a Hosting Volunteer, you’ll support the team in creating a warm, welcoming environment for our guests. You’ll serve food, share a meal with our guests, encourage conversation and clean up after the meal. You’ll be supported by a FoodCycle qualified Project Leader, who will help you develop your hosting skills.

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 hosting slot is 4 hours.  You can volunteer weekly, monthly or just when you have the time.

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.