About Falling Fruit Ireland
Falling Fruit Ireland is an urban harvesting project aiming to redirect the seasonal glut of local fruit (apples, pears, plums, nuts, etc.) to charities catering for those in need. In the process we re-connect people with local food and the local environment; foster a healthy community spirit of sharing and care for the disadvantaged; demonstrate just how much potential there is for feeding ourselves in cities and towns; connect diverse groups of people through food sharing; promote awareness and preparedness as we face into a future of food systems breaking down; and encourage healthy outdoor activity and contact with nature.
What's Involved
If you have your own car and are free one evening a week, you can make an impact on hunger and food waste in our city.
End of day fresh bread has to be collected from a bakery in Rathmines at 20.40 Monday to Thursday and delivered immediately to a charity in Dublin 7 -- a 20 to 25 minute drive. Each volunteer would be expected to do only one evening per week. Volunteers will use their own cars for this food waste prevention project.
What's required for this position
You must have a valid driving license as well as your own car and insurance.
Level of English required for this role:
Basic English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Flexible
Hours required: 1hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Pick up will take place at Swan Shopping Centre, Rathmines, Dublin 6, and volunteers will then drive across the city to Dublin 7.
Screening details for this role:
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Initial induction and training
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Volunteers will be making a direct impact in food waste prevention and will support families in food poverty.