Love being outdoors?
We’re looking for volunteers to join our gleaning team and help collect leftover produce after harvest. If you’re reasonably fit, enjoy fresh air, like being around people, and want to do something positive for your local community, this could be a great role for you.
The good-feel factor: getting outside, working with others, and seeing the direct impact of your time and effort.
Gleaning Support Volunteer
Volunteer with SEK’s Gleaning Team, collecting surplus produce from Kent farms and suppliers.
What is gleaning? Gleaning means collecting leftover crops after harvest or food that would otherwise go to waste. This food supports SE Kitchen and community partners.
What you’ll be doing
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When and where
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Who this is for, what you’ll gain, and the support you’ll get
Who can volunteer?
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What you’ll get from volunteering
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Training and support
- Volunteer induction
- Health & Safety training
- Role-specific guidance
- Ongoing staff support
What our volunteers say
"I love volunteering at SE Kitchen because of the other volunteers, staff and customers. It is nice to know you are making a difference to your community and impacting on food going to waste. When I am feeling low or lonely, I know I have people at the SE Kitchen"
"I love the people you get to work alongside. Also, the general public that use the place are really lovely. Real community feel. People are happy to chat and happy to be there"
"Meeting people and helping them with their problems. I find it very gratifying to be able to help people"
''Volunteering with SEK has been a great experience for me. I met kind people, learned some English and I feel more confident and happy being part of the team. Thank you.''
''Volunteering with SE Kitchen is really happy and fulfilling :) ''
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