Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Brisbane Youth Service and supporting vulnerable young people who are at-risk or experiencing homelessness.
Food Bank Volunteer
Join Brisbane Youth Service today to make a difference in the lives of Brisbane’s vulnerable young people and their families
The Opportunity
Volunteer
6 – 8 hours per fortnight
This position is responsible for undertaking a range of tasks to support the onsite pantry that supplies food for young people and their children.
To undertake the volunteer role, you will need to be fit and able, have a current Queensland driver’s license and hold a current Working with Children Positive Notice (Blue Card) or a willingness to obtain one.
To be successful in your application you will need to be able to:
- Be available once a week for 3-4 hours
- Comfortably drive a 12 seater mini bus
- Lift and move boxes of food into and out of a vehicle
- Stock pantry shelves
- Neatly store excess stock in a storage room
- Dispose of boxes and waste from stocking pantry shelves
We know diversity makes a positive difference, and we encourage people from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds to apply.
BYS promotes work-life balance and provides a supportive team environment.
How to Apply
Applicants must complete the Food Bank Volunteer application.
Email complete applications to Erin Field – admin@brisyouth.org
For further information about this position please call Erin Field 07 3620 2400
Applications for this position close 5:00pm Friday 10th May 2019.
Regrettably, we are only able to take on a limited number of volunteers due to resource constraints and the nature of the work we do.
If you would like to complete and return a Volunteer Application Form, we will keep this on file and contact you should a suitable opportunity become available.
If you are interested in learning more about other ways your corporate team or organisation can support Brisbane Youth Service, please contact partnerships@brisyouth.org.