Volunteers Week took place from 3–9 June. We used the opportunity to celebrate the invaluable contributions of everyone who gives their time to support FareShare Greater Manchester. We couldn’t do what we do without them.

This year, we highlighted a range of volunteer roles – including our increasingly popular corporate volunteer opportunities in Greater Manchester, where employees from local businesses join us for a day of team-based volunteering.

How corporate volunteer days work

We regularly welcome corporate teams into our warehouse to take part in a structured volunteering day. These sessions are designed to help businesses engage their employees in meaningful work, build stronger teams and contribute to tackling food poverty and waste across the region.

Each volunteering day begins with an induction and training session, followed by hands-on work such as picking food orders and loading vans for delivery. After a lunch made from surplus food, volunteers often join our drivers on deliveries, giving them the chance to see first-hand the impact they’re making in the community.

Why corporate volunteering benefits everyone

These corporate volunteer opportunities offer clear benefits to both FareShare GM and our partners. We receive much-needed hands-on support in our warehouse and on the road, while companies gain a powerful CSR experience and a deeper understanding of social and environmental issues.

Some participants even enjoy the day so much that they return as regular volunteers!

Real feedback from corporate teams

At the end of each volunteering session, we ask teams to reflect on their experience. Many tell us they found the day eye-opening and rewarding and often leave with a fresh perspective on food waste, poverty and community support.

How to arrange corporate volunteer opportunities in Manchester

If your business is looking for ways to give back locally, our corporate volunteer opportunities in Greater Manchester offer a flexible, impactful way to get involved. Whether you’re a small team or a large company, we can tailor the experience to suit your needs and schedule.

We are seeking support from the business community across the region to help us continue supporting those people for whom hunger is an everyday reality. Here, at FareShare Greater Manchester, we believe that together we can:

• Provide millions of meals each year to people in Greater Manchester who would otherwise go without food;
• Support hundreds of charities and community groups that feed thousands of people across the Greater Manchester region;
• Tackle food waste.

By becoming a corporate partner of FareShare Greater Manchester, you will be alleviating hunger, tackling food waste AND will help engage your colleagues and clients, create positive PR opportunities and help your company achieve its CSR and Sustainability objectives.

We are, in essence, a small charity creating a big impact in the communities across the region.