{"id":20432,"date":"2025-09-19T16:52:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T06:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foodbank.org.au\/?p=20432"},"modified":"2025-09-19T17:36:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T07:36:36","slug":"it-takes-a-village-help-us-grow-our-volunteer-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foodbank.org.au\/it-takes-a-village-help-us-grow-our-volunteer-community\/","title":{"rendered":"It takes a village – Help us grow our volunteer community"},"content":{"rendered":"

It takes a village:
<\/span>Help us grow our volunteer community<\/span> <\/font> <\/h1> <\/div>
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September signals the start of Spring and across WA, wildflowers are blooming, the days are stretching out, and people are emerging from winter hibernation to reconnect. <\/h4> <\/div> <\/div>

At the office, we\u2019re feeling that same fresh energy with new faces, new conversations, and the same big mission: to make sure no one goes hungry. Just like the season, volunteering is about\u202fgrowth and renewal.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>

A friendly chat while packing hampers, a shared laugh over the pallet jack, or a coffee after a shift can brighten someone\u2019s whole week. For many of our volunteers, the kitchen or warehouse has become more than a place to give; it\u2019s become a place to belong. That is why this month, we\u2019re inviting you to help us\u202fgrow our circle. <\/p>

If our organisation has given you a sense of purpose, friendship, or community, imagine how many others out there are looking for the same thing. We\u2019re in need of extra hands, and nobody can tell the story better than the people who already make it happen. We have interesting volunteering opportunities in various areas like shopfloor<\/a>, Mobile Foodbank<\/a>, Perth Markets<\/a> and Community Kitchen<\/a>. <\/p>

With the holiday season fast approaching, now\u2019s the perfect time to bring someone new into the fold. <\/p>

Here\u2019s how you can help: <\/p>

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