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Join Us as a Volunteer!

What does KCA do Video

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. We are now on new bus route 59 which only operates hourly Monday to Friday. This bus is more useful for those being based at our warehouse from 9am to 12pm.

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 113,000 residents in Greater Wellington last year alone. Through food rescue efforts, we redistributed a staggering 345,080kgs of food to various local institutions and families in need.

In addition to food-related tasks, our warehouse volunteers contributed significantly, assembling 3,909 banana boxes filled with essential stock items.

With a team of 50 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

Food Rescue Admin Team

Shift times: Wednesday or Friday (weekly), 7:45 am - 11:45 am

About the Role

Join our team on a Monday morning starting from our warehouse in Grenada North at 7.45am to 11:45 am. Note we are not on a public transport link so you must have your own transport to get to us in Grenada North. Upon arrival at our warehouse, you'll receive a manifest listing where you need to go to rescue food and who the food is to be allocated to whilst out on the road. Training is provided via a one-on-one session and there is a comprehensive manual for reference.

Your main tasks will include:

Going out in our branded chiller truck as a passenger.
Checking 'use by' and 'best before' dates for quality assurance.
Sorting and boxing donated food from local supermarkets.
Weighing all donated food for accurate reporting on the scales that we provide you.
Using KCA's smartphone provided to upload photos and narrations to our Facebook page while on the road.
Contacting the local foodbanks and organisations on your manifest when you're on your way back to base so that they can meet you to get the food off the truck back at our base in Grenada North.

You'll also use your personal cellphone to check in and out of stores via the Woolworths app (minimal data usage), or manually check-in at customer service desks.

What You Need

Effective communication skills to coordinate with partner agencies for refrigerated stock pickups across the Greater Wellington region (Kapiti, Upper Hutt, and Wellington City).
Physical fitness: You’ll be required to lift up to 15kg individually or 20kg with a partner, with the assistance of a barrel trolley provided by KCA.

This role requires a weekly commitment for 6 months. Join us in making a difference by rescuing and redistributing food to those in need!

Click here to apply to assist us to do food rescue

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Experienced Chiller Truck Drivers

Shift times: Thursday 7.45 am - 11:45 am

About the Role

As we are based in Grenada North you will need your own transport to get to our warehouse. Upon your arrival at our warehouse we will go through the route you are to take in our chiller truck (full class 1 car licence required and for our commercial insurance coverage you must be over the age of 25).

You will be working as part of a team with another food rescue volunteer who will do all the admin work.

This role involves heavy lifting up to 15kgs at a time so you must be physically fit.

Your responsibilities include:

Sorting and boxing food donations from local supermarkets
Checking 'use by' and 'best before' dates, weighing donations for reporting
Driving the chiller truck safely, adhering to time slots at each store
Using your personal cellphone for store check-ins via the Woolworths Visitors app (minimal data usage), or manually checking in at customer service
Be an ambassador for KCA, and represent us in a positive manner in all dealings with donors, recipients, and the general public

What You Need

Applicants must be at least 25 years old to meet the requirements of our driver insurance policy
Full driver’s license and careful driving skills
Effective communication skills to coordinate with other volunteers and agencies
Physical fitness: Lifting up to 15kg individually
Have a 'can do' attitude

This role requires a weekly commitment for 3 to 6 months. Be part of our food rescue initiative and make a positive impact on the community!

Click here to apply to assist us to do food rescue

Warehouse Team in Grenada North

Shift times: Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 9:30 am - 11:30 am

About the Role

As a Warehouse Team Member, you'll volunteer once a week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Note we are on bus route 59 which arrives at the bus stop outside our warehouse which only comes once a hour Monday to Friday. You’ll help sort, box, and store incoming donations, including food, clothing, furniture, and whiteware.

Key tasks include:

Sorting and boxing donations for distribution to our 90 partner agencies.
Keeping the warehouse clean by handling waste disposal and maintaining workspaces.
Documenting donations and communicating with partner agencies.
Maintaining cleanliness through tasks like wiping down tables and vacuuming.

What You Need

Transportation: Volunteers will need their own transportation to access the warehouse, as we're not on a public transport route.
Physical fitness: Lifting boxes (done by two people) and maintaining a clean, organized workspace is required.

This role requires a weekly commitment for 6 months. Join our warehouse team and contribute to supporting those in need in our community!

Click here to apply for this voluntary warehouse role

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Experienced Chiller Truck Drivers, Food Sorter & Admin

Shift times: Sunday, 8:30 am - 11.30am

About the Role

Join us as a Chiller Truck Driver, Food Sorter & Admin volunteer once a month on Sundays from 8:30 am to 11:30am, starting and finishing in Grenada North.

Your responsibilities include:

Sorting and boxing donated food from local supermarkets.
Checking 'use by' and 'best before' dates and weighing all food donations for reporting.
Capturing photos and uploading them to Facebook while on the road.
Using your personal cellphone for store check-ins via the Woolworths Visitors app (minimal data usage), or manually checking in at customer service.

What You Need

Applicants must be at least 25 years old to meet the requirements of our driver insurance policy.
Full driver’s license and safe driving skills.
Effective communication skills for coordinating with other volunteers and agencies.
Physical fitness: Lifting up to 15kg individually or 20kg with a partner, using a barrel trolley.

This role requires a monthly commitment for 6 months. Become part of our food rescue mission and help us make a difference in the community!

KCA Sunday Food Rescue Application Form