Volunteer

Kaibosh volunteers are at the heart of our work. In just a couple of hours a week you can make a real difference, helping to reduce food poverty and food waste in our communities.

Around 200 dedicated volunteers help with the collection and sorting of food at Kaibosh. Our service couldn’t work without them, and we’re lucky to have so many wonderful people involved. Watch our video below to learn more.

“I can give something back to the community by volunteering here. Kaibosh reduces waste and at the same time helps people in need. The working atmosphere here is awesome and dynamic.” – Monique, Kaibosh volunteer

Keen to lend a hand and be part of Kaibosh?

For individuals, please find our current volunteer openings below.

For organisations or groups, please get in touch to find out about ways your team can support Kaibosh.

Current Volunteering Vacancies

We have a range of volunteer roles at our three bases: Pōneke, Pito-one and Paraparaumu.

Please consider making a commitment of at least 6 months volunteering with Kaibosh, due to the time spent with your induction and training.

We use an online software called Volaby for our volunteer programme. To apply simply select your preferred site below, click through to create a Volaby account and fill in your details.

Wellington City Volunteering

Wellington volunteer roles include Weekday or Weekend Food Sorting as part of a team on site at our premises, Weekday Driver Food Rescue Support and Operations Support, and Weekend Market Food Rescue in Newtown on Saturday and Harbourside on Sunday.

Note, all roles require a good level of fitness and require lifting 15kg boxes.

No current volunteer vacancies in Pōneke. Our rosters do change every few months, so we welcome sign ups to our waitlist. 

Sign up to join the waitlist for future Volunteer vacancies:

Apply to Volunteer in Wellington

Hutt Valley Volunteering

Kitchen Support

Shift timings (approx): 10am – 12pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 

Petone Ave, Pito-one

About the role

Join us in our Kaibosh Kitchen – Pito-one! Help our Kitchen Coordinator to prep and cook kai from rescued food, which we then distributes to our community partners who are supporting whānau in need.

You will be prepping and chopping vegetables and fruit; checking through the second-sort boxes of rescued food; helping with baking; and cleaning.

Apply to Volunteer in the Hutt Valley

Food Sorting 

Shift timings (approximate)
Weekdays: 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Petone Ave, Pito-one

About the role
Working in a small team, food sorting volunteers make sure that donated food is recorded, quality checked, sorted and stored, ready for community groups to collect.

Apply to Volunteer in the Hutt Valley

Food Rescue Driver Support

Shift timings (approx): Monday – Saturday: 7:00am – 11:00am

About the role

Working with our Kaibosh drivers, food rescue volunteers are out and about in our vans, collecting quality surplus food from supermarkets around the Hutt Valley.

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Kāpiti-Horowhenua Volunteering

Operations Support – Sparkle Squad Member

Are you passionate about maintaining cleanliness and organization? Join our friendly team as a Warehouse Cleaner and be a part of our Sparkle Squad!

We’re looking for someone enthusiastic and detail oriented to perform a variety of cleaning tasks to ensure our warehouse space remains tidy and well-maintained. This will involve sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment. Additionally, you will assist in washing and detailing vehicles, including trucks and vans, to uphold cleanliness standards. You will play a key role in organizing storage areas and maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies. Alongside these duties, you will assist with light maintenance tasks as needed and strictly always adhere to safety procedures and guidelines. Your commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment will contribute to the overall success of our organization. 

Shift timings (approximate): Friday 9am – 11am

Location: Sheffield Street, Paraparaumu

Requirements: 

  • Good attention to detail and a reasonable level of fitness. Able to lift boxes weighing 15 kilos. 
  • Volunteers must be 16 years old or older. 
  • Friendly and a good team player. 

Contact:  Keen to chat, or have a question – contact Aimee, Volunteer Manager at Kaibosh Kāpiti-Horowhenua.

Apply to volunteer here: Kaibosh Volaby platform

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