Do you want to prevent food waste? Become a food collector at BuurtMeals

Are you looking for a fun and meaningful way to contribute to the community? Then volunteering at BuurtMeals might be something for you!

Are you looking for a fun volunteer position where you contribute to a sustainable future for the community? Then the role of food collector for Neighborhood Meals in Overvecht is something for you! As a food collector, you collect leftover food every week from various suppliers and supermarkets in the neighborhood and return it to our community center to prepare free healthy meals for the local residents. You will have the chance to meet new people, enjoy being outdoors on a bike and make a positive impact on the community at the same time. Join us and become part of our team fighting food waste and making healthy meals possible for those in need.

As a volunteer at BuurtMeals you will be involved in the following tasks:

• Cycling past various supermarkets every Wednesday or Thursday morning to pick up leftover food
• Collecting the food and returning it to Buurtcentrum de Boog
• Inventory and store the food in the refrigerator

What do you get out?

• By contributing to an initiative that makes healthy meals possible for local residents, you contribute to the health and well-being of the community.
• Gaining new contacts and building relationships with residents and entrepreneurs in the neighborhood can lead to new opportunities in the field of work, friendship or cooperation.
• The chance to be in motion on the bike and at the same time contribute to a good cause
• By volunteering to fight food waste , you contribute to a more sustainable community and help reduce food waste in your neighborhood.
• By participating in the social dining tables in Buurtcentrum de Boog you get the chance to get to know the community better and enjoy pleasant evenings with delicious food and good conversations.

Practical information:

• The volunteer position takes about 2 hours per week
• It is possible to do it with someone, so invite your friend or neighbour.
• An electric bicycle with containers for food is available at Buurtcentrum de Boog

Does this make you excited and do you want to know more? Please do not hesitate to contact the Social Coordinator of Neighborhood Meals, Flip.