Frequently asked questions
The FareShare kitchen provides the perfect setting for employees to interact with colleagues across departments and levels, while making a tangible difference. It’s a great way to introduce new employees into your team or build stronger relationships with clients. No special skills are required and everyone participates on an equal basis.
Under the guidance of our experienced chefs, your team will work together and undertake a variety of kitchen tasks to prepare, cook and pack meals.
Participants will also learn about the impact of hunger in our community, and will leave the FareShare kitchen with the satisfaction of having made a meaningful contribution to communities.
Morning shifts: Monday – Friday 8:30am-12pm
Afternoon shifts: Monday – Thursday 12:30pm-4pm
Evening shifts: Tuesday – Thursday 6pm-9pm (available upon request)
As a charity, FareShare does ask for a financial contribution to help cover the cost of your volunteering experience.
The cost for a team of 10 people is $1,500 +GST. Additional attendees are $100 (+GST) per person.
We have a maximum of 16 participants per shift. For smaller or larger organisations, please email brisbane@fareshare.net.au .
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.
We understand that you may not be able to attend your shift on your scheduled date. Should you wish to re-schedule your shift, please contact brisbane@fareshare.net.au and our friendly team will be happy to assist.
Should you wish to cancel your shift, you can do so up to 30 days prior to your shift for a full refund. If you cancel between 14 days-30 days before your shift, we may apply a 50% cancellation fee. We do not offer refunds for shifts cancelled within 14 days of your designated shift date.
As we are a HACCP accredited kitchen, we have a dress code and will provide you with aprons and hair nets on the day.
Dress Code:
– Flat, closed-in shoes (sneakers/trainers or work boots are ideal).
– Shirts with sleeves – the kitchen is an armpit free zone!
– Jewellery – remove all watches, bracelets, dangly earings and loose rings. Please let us know on the day if you have any questions surrounding jewellery or piercings.
If your organisation has corporate aprons and caps then please feel free to bring these with you.
We will do our utmost to ensure your safety while you are on our premises by maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment. All participants must be 100% healthy to volunteer at FareShare.
