Frequently asked questions
Why should we choose FareShare for team building?
The FareShare kitchen provides the perfect setting for employees to interact with colleagues across departments and levels, while making a tangible difference. No special skills are required and everyone participates on an equal basis.
What results can we expect?
Each group of corporate volunteers finish their 3-4 hour shift having made over 1000 nutritious meals for Queensland families and individuals in need.
Participants will also learn about the impact of hunger in our community, and leave with a real understanding of how their efforts have directly helped disadvantaged Australians.
What will we be doing?
Teams undertake a variety of kitchen tasks to prepare, cook and pack meals. Importantly they will be making use of rescued food that would otherwise go to landfill.
Do corporate volunteers need any special kitchen skills?
Absolutely not, but you do need to be able to stand on your feet for 3 hours.
Who will eat the meals we cook?
Our meals will be distributed, free of charge, by Foodbank Queensland via their existing network of over 250 front-line Queensland agencies. These charities help those who are food insecure and the meals we make will go out to the homeless, women’s refuges, community meals programs, families and individuals in crisis, and pensioners doing it tough.
What shift times are available?
Morning shift: 9am-12.30pm (Monday-Friday)
Afternoon shift: 1.30pm-5pm (Monday-Thursday)
Weekends and evenings: by request
What is the minimum and maximum group size?
We can accommodate both small and large groups, catering from 4 to 40. With enough notice we can accommodate larger groups, please contact us to discuss.
Where is the volunteering done?
In our new production kitchen located at 46 Steel Place, Morningside.
How do we get there by public transport?
Best options from Brisbane CBD are the 230 or 235 buses. Get off at Stop 33 (Fifth Aveneue near Lytton Road) and walk approximately 12 minutes to FareShare.
What is car parking like?
There is limited car parking available on site although parks can be found in surrounding streets. We encourage car pooling where practical. There is ample secure bike parking on site.
How much does it cost?
The financial contribution is $750 (plus GST) for a group of 10-16. For groups of 17 and over, the cost is $50 per head per shift. Please call us to discuss accommodating groups of nine or less or to facilitate an all day shift.
Can I pay another way?
FareShare does on occasion accept in kind payment for corporate shifts, usually in the form of food, other goods or services, or the provision of skilled volunteers and general expertise. If you feel your organisation has something to offer in this respect, please let us know.
What's your cancellation policy?
If you have to cancel your shift within 3 weeks of your booking date, we may apply a 50% cancellation fee.
What do I need to bring/wear?
We require all kitchen volunteers to wear a cloth apron and cap or chef’s hat to cover their hair. If your organisation has corporate aprons and caps then please feel free to bring these. Volunteers are also welcome to bring their own aprons and caps/scarves/hats from home. Otherwise we will supply all participants with a FareShare apron and chef’s cap.
Who are your facilitators?
Groups are supervised by our experienced chefs who will demonstrate the tasks to be undertaken.
How much notice do we need to give to book a corporate volunteering session?
Our kitchen shifts often book out months in advance so it is best to book early to avoid disappointment.
Are evening or weekend shifts available?
If you are not able to volunteer during office hours, we can organise evening or weekend shifts by request. To discuss availability please contact Kellie Watson at kellie.watson@fareshare.net.au.
Who has volunteered at FareShare before?
A wide range of organisations, including some of Australia’s biggest companies, book corporate shifts with FareShare. They include: Accenture, AMP, Citywide, Clayton Utz, Fonterra, KPMG, La Marzocco, NAB, Nissan, Pitcher Partners, Salesforce, Sealed Air, Treasury Wine Estates, Westpac and Woolworths.
