Volunteer with Us

Join Us as a Volunteer!

Located in Grenada North (Wellington), our vibrant community at KCA eagerly welcomes new volunteers like you. To ensure smooth access, having your own vehicle is necessary, with convenient off-street parking available right outside our warehouse.

Your role at KCA is invaluable, embodying qualities of reliability and punctuality. All volunteers must be aged 16 and above, commitment on a weekly basis for at least 3 to 6 months is required. Engaging in food rescue entails physical activity, so being reasonably fit is essential, capable of lifting 15kgs independently or 20-25kgs with a partner.

In the spirit of transparency, it's important to note that none of our volunteers are permitted to take any donated food or goods for themselves.

At KCA, we're characterized by our size, speed, and flexibility. Our dedicated volunteers operate from our distribution hub, aiding over 100,000 residents in Greater Wellington last year alone. Through food rescue efforts, we redistributed a staggering 257,797kgs of food to various local institutions and families in need.

In addition to food-related tasks, our warehouse volunteers contributed significantly, assembling over 4,124 banana boxes filled with essential stock items.

With a team of 49 enthusiastic volunteers, we're excited to welcome a few extra pairs of hands to join our cause.

During your interview, please inform us of any upcoming holidays you may have planned.

Please feel free to choose a day and time slot that suits you best.

Thank you for considering joining us on this meaningful journey at KCA!

 

 

KCA Staff


Join Our Food Rescue Admin Team!  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday 7.45am to 11.45am

Become a vital part of our team by volunteering as a Food Rescue Admin Team Member. You'll have the flexibility to choose your preferred weekday (Monday to Friday) and embark on this fulfilling journey from Grenada North, departing weekly between 7.45am to 11:45 am.

Upon arrival at our warehouse, our experienced storeman or general manager will provide thorough training and guide you through the day's manifest. You'll receive personalized 1-on-1 training, supplemented with a comprehensive manual for reference.

Working alongside our volunteer driver, your responsibilities will include sorting and boxing donated food from local supermarkets. Ensuring adherence to quality standards, you'll carefully check 'use by' and 'best before' dates before packing items into banana boxes. All donated food will be weighed for accurate reporting.

Utilizing a smartphone provided by KCA, you'll capture and upload photos with narrations to our Facebook page while on the road in the chiller truck. Additionally, you'll need to use your personal cellphone to check in and out of stores using the Woolworths app, requiring minimal data usage. Manual check-ins at store customer service desks are also acceptable.

Effective communication skills are essential as you'll coordinate with various partner agencies, arranging pickup times for refrigerated stock. These agencies span across the Greater Wellington region, including Kapiti, Upper Hutt, and Wellington City.

Given the physical nature of the role, involving heavy lifting of up to 15kgs individually or 20kgs shared between two people, a reasonable level of fitness is required. To assist with transportation, KCA provides a barrel trolley for moving stock to the chiller truck.

This role entails a once-a-week commitment for a minimum of 3 to 6 months, offering you the opportunity to make a tangible difference in our community. Join us in our mission to rescue and redistribute food to those in need!

Click here to apply to assist us to do food rescue

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Seeking Experienced Chiller Truck Food Rescue Drivers - Thursday or Friday mornings 8am to 11.45am

Are you over 25 years old and hold a full car driver's license? Join us as a vital member of our team, operating our chiller truck for food rescue missions. We're looking for dedicated individuals to choose their preferred weekday (Thursday or Friday) for a weekly commitment from 8 am to 11:45 am, starting and finishing in Grenada North.

Upon arrival at our warehouse, you'll receive comprehensive training from our All Rounder staff member familiarizing yourself with the day's manifest. Personalized 1-on-1 training sessions and a detailed manual will be provided for your reference.

As a Chiller Truck Food Rescue Driver, you'll work closely with our volunteer admin person, sorting and boxing donated food from local supermarkets. It's crucial to meticulously check 'use by' and 'best before' dates before packing items into banana boxes, with all donated food weighed for reporting purposes.

You'll need to use your personal cellphone for store check-ins using the Woolworths Visitors app, ensuring minimal data usage. Manual check-ins at store customer service desks are also acceptable.

Effective communication skills are essential, along with careful driving of our chiller truck to adhere to allocated time slots at each store. Given the physical demands of the role, including heavy lifting of up to 15kgs individually or 20kgs shared between two people, a reasonable level of fitness is required. KCA provides a barrel trolley to assist with transporting stock to the chiller truck.

This role requires a once-a-week commitment for a minimum of 3 to 6 months. Join us in our mission to make a positive impact in our community through food rescue initiatives!

Click here to apply to assist us to do food rescue


Join Our Warehouse Team in Grenada North!  Monday to Friday 9.30am to 11.30am

Are you ready to make a tangible impact in your community? Become a Warehouse Team Member and play a vital role in our mission to serve those in need. We're looking for dedicated individuals to commit to Mondays to Fridays (pick which day suits you) from 9:30 am to 11:30 am on a weekly basis.

Volunteers will need their own transportation to access our warehouse, as we're not located on a public transport route.

As a Warehouse Team Member, you'll be involved in sorting, boxing, and storing incoming donations, ranging from clothing and food to furniture and whiteware. Once you're familiar with our warehouse layout, you'll assist in fulfilling orders for our 90 partner agencies.

Additionally, each warehouse team takes responsibility for maintaining cleanliness by handling rubbish disposal, wiping down sorting tables, and vacuuming work areas. This collaborative effort ensures a clean and organized environment for all volunteers, managed through a convenient roster system.

Documenting donations through photographs and managing communications with partner agencies are integral aspects of this role. A friendly phone manner and proficiency with smartphone usage are essential skills.

Given the nature of the work, which may involve lifting boxes (done by two people), a reasonable level of fitness is required.

We ask for a minimum commitment of 3 to 6 months for this shift, providing you with the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve. Join us in our commitment to community service and volunteerism!

Click here to apply for this voluntary warehouse role

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Seeking Experienced Chiller Truck Food Rescue Drivers - Sunday 8.30am to 12.30pm

Are you over 25 years old and hold a full car driver's license? Join us as a vital member of our team, operating our chiller truck for food rescue missions. We're looking for a dedicated individual to assist us once monthly on a Sunday from 8.30am to 12.30pm, starting and finishing in Grenada North.

Upon arrival at our warehouse, you'll receive comprehensive training from our All Rounder staff member familiarizing yourself with the day's manifest. Personalized 1-on-1 training sessions and a detailed manual will be provided for your reference.

As a Chiller Truck Food Rescue Driver, you'll work closely with our volunteer admin person, sorting and boxing donated food from local supermarkets. It's crucial to meticulously check 'use by' and 'best before' dates before packing items into banana boxes, with all donated food weighed for reporting purposes.

You'll need to use your personal cellphone for store check-ins using the Woolworths Visitors app, ensuring minimal data usage. Manual check-ins at store customer service desks are also acceptable.

Effective communication skills are essential, along with careful driving of our chiller truck to adhere to allocated time slots at each store. Given the physical demands of the role, including heavy lifting of up to 15kgs individually or 20kgs shared between two people, a reasonable level of fitness is required. KCA provides a barrel trolley to assist with transporting stock to the chiller truck.

This role requires a once-a-month commitment for a minimum of 3 to 6 months. Join us in our mission to make a positive impact in our community through food rescue initiatives!

KCA Sunday Food Rescue Application Form