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Below are some current volunteering opportunities to get involved with a local food project in and around Lewisham. You can find more volunteering opportunities here on our website and if you would like to receive updates on the latest volunteering opportunities, along with creative activities, donation information and the latest news from around Lewisham you can sign up to receive our fortnightly newsletter at the bottom of our homepage. For more information on our work on food justice and transforming the local food system, visit Good Food Lewisham.
Please contact projects directly for more information and to make sure you are happy with the terms and conditions. Please mention the Lewisham Local advert when applying.
Not sure where to start? Email volunteering@lewishamlocal.com and a member of the team will get in touch.
Above – Volunteers at Food Cycle Lewisham
Lewisham Donations Hub – Multiple Volunteer Roles
Lewisham Donation Hub diverts waste from that would otherwise go to landfill, reuses or refurbishes it for reuse and then gives it away for free to those in need.
Those in need can access the Lewisham Donation Hub without a referral but will need to show proof of adress and ID. The overwhelming majority of material support distributed by the Hub is donated by the local community, businesses and other organisations and it is all shared free of charge.
Volunteers needed to help with:
LWCC Living Water Christian Centre Food project
Honor Oak Community Centre SE4 2JD
Would love some additional help, roles varied from sorting, packing, admin, running or computer logging.
We are also looking for a van driver with own vehicle for occasional collection and delivery.
Wednesdays 5.15 -7.30pm.
email lwccfoodservice@gmail.com
St. Peter’s Church is looking for volunteers to help with deliveries on Wednesday for their foodbank, between 12 and 2pm. More details can be found on their website: Foodbank volunteer — St Peter’s Brockley
Eltham Community Food Bank is looking for drivers and food deliveries: Contact 020 88596644 or info@ceyp.org
AFRIL Food bank runs every other Saturday, 9.30-11. We are looking for cyclists who come around that time to collect food parcels and deliver them to our clients. St. Peter’s Church in Lee. To apply: Volunteer – AFRIL
Looking for volunteers to help with delivering of food parcels, or collecting donations from stores around the borough. Petrol expenses can be covered if requested.
Looking for volunteers to help with our biannual food drive at Tesco Elmers End & Lewisham stores – last weekend in June & last weekend in November.
Email: volunteers@lewisham.foodbank.org.uk
CC Foundation Food Service – CC Foundation Food Banks provide essential food and hygiene supplies to individuals and families facing food insecurity. Volunteers play a crucial role by sorting donations, packing food parcels, assisting with distribution, and maintaining cleanliness. Their efforts ensure efficient operations, directly supporting those in need within the community. Wednesdays 12pm – 2pm; Thursdays 12pm to 4pm; Wednesdays 8pm to 9:30pm(Food Collections from our supermarket donations.
Visit: www.ccfoundationorg.com Contact: info@ccfoundationorg.com
The Life Giving Project Saturday 11.30 am – 1 pm
Pepys Resource Centre, Deptford Strand, SE8 3BA
Run by the Christ Embassy Church. They are looking for volunteers.
Contact: 07845 286438
Looking for volunteers to help with delivering of food parcels, or collecting donations from stores around the borough. Petrol expenses can be covered if requested.
Looking for volunteers to help with our biannual food drive at Tesco Elmers End & Lewisham stores – last weekend in June & last weekend in November.
Email: volunteers@lewisham.foodbank.org.uk
Email: volunteers@lewisham.foodbank.org.uk
Where: SE12 collection
When: Tuesdays
The Rastafari Movement UK delivers locally-sourced ‘Ital’ food which is commonly called vegan, vegetarian plant-based for people living in Lewisham (and other boroughs) who are struggling financially. They are looking for people to help deliver groceries to 4-5 families on Tuesday afternoon/evenings and conduct a wellbeing check while on the doorstep. They also need volunteer packers to help distribute the food between 2-6pm. While the project is led by people from the Rastafari faith, they welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. Commitment is flexible and they are able to offer some costs towards your expenses. Volunteers also get to take home a bag of surplus fresh fruit and vegetables for themselves. They will also offer you an induction and ongoing support to help you gain experience working in our wonderfully diverse community of South East London
Contact rmukwellbeing@gmail.com for more information and to apply or donate to their new Warm Space fund.
Warehouse Volunteers
We welcome all volunteers from the age of 15 upwards. Come and work in our warehouse to sort through the amazing food we rescue and support our team to pack orders for local community organisations.
This is a great opportunity to meet new people, gain skills in warehouse management, food safety and logistics. This role is physical, requiring standing and lifting.
Where: Deptford, SE8
Drivers: Help us deliver food to charities & schools in South London, and save food from local suppliers.
You will need to be:
Over the age of 21
Hold a full drivers license
Have no more than 6 points on their license
Have been driving for minimum 1 year
You will be driving one of the vans, however you do not need experience.
Don’t have a license? Don’t worry! We also have roles in our warehouse and office. You can find out more or sign up today by clicking here
Where: Downham, BR1 5SF
When: Some Wednesday daytimes, Thursday afternoons (2pm-6pm and 6pm-9pm)
We have different roles available:
– As a meet and greet volunteer there are several opportunities: support with queue management, welcoming visitors, reception/admin support, packing and serving food, supporting visitors with enquiries.
– We also need volunteers to help set up the hall from 2pm on Thursdays.
– Volunteer drivers (minibus and cars) to collect surplus food donations on Wednesday and Thursday daytimes.
You can volunteer fortnightly or weekly and work alongside a friendly, experienced team with all training included. Please email to express the role you are interested in (mentioning Lewisham Local) to wdcfplus@gmail.com.You can support their work by donating to their fundraiser here.
Where: New Cross SE14
When: Sunday to Wednesday
rocessing supermarket “surplus”, preparing parcels for handover to volunteer delivery drivers and packing/decanting food items safely.Anyone interested to contact feedthehill@gmail.com in the first instance
Haven’t found what you’re looking for? Find the closest project near you on our community food projects maps or email volunteering@lewishamlocal.com
