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Join a community aid program in one of Australia’s most well-known cities. This program works with food banks and local organizations who aim to support and encourage vulnerable populations by offering them warm and nutritious meals through an outreach project.

Program Highlights:

• Experience the less affluent side of Australia, that is often overlooked
• Provide people in need with a nutritional meal that you prepared
• Help combat food insecurity in a local community
• Visit a Wildlife Park during your first week to learn about Australia’s unique wildlife
• Live close to Sydney with the opportunity to explore it on the weekends

Your Schedule at a Glance (Minimum One-Week Commitment):

Arrival Day, Sunday: Arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). From there you will be met by the local team. Settle in to your accommodations in Beecroft (just 20 minutes outside of Sydney) and greet fellow volunteers.

Day 1, Monday: You will begin with an orientation to the project and an overview of what to expect in the week ahead. Once you have been briefed, you will dive straight into your volunteer work by preparing delicious and nutritious meals for the homeless. In the evening you will meet other volunteers at the project site in Sydney, and offer the meal that you have prepared to those that await you.

Day 2, Tuesday: Before beginning your volunteer shift, you will visit a Wildlife Park where you will meet some of Australia’s most famous wildlife ambassadors, including koalas, kangaroos and emus.

Days 3-4, Wednesday & Thursday: Join efforts a local community group which cooks and serves food for the homeless. Learn about the impact that their contribution is making on the community as well as hear about their personal stories and connection to the project.

Day 5, Friday: Visit food banks to stock up on ingredients for the following week. After lunch you will have time to explore the City of Sydney.

Days 6-7,Saturday & Sunday: Free time to rest, explore Sydney or take a weekend trip away to its surrounds.

Remaining Weeks: The following weeks will follow the pattern of volunteer work Monday-Friday and free weekends. Departure is on a Saturday.

Location of the Project: Sydney, Australia

Project length: Min 1 week – Max 4 weeks

Arrival Airport: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)

Volunteer Work:  Meal preparation and distribution

Age:  18-65. Participants aged 16 and 17 may apply with parental consent and participants above 65 may apply with medical clearance.

Number of Volunteers: Up to 20 international volunteers

What’s Included

Accommodations: Shared, dormitory-style accommodation

Food: Three meals a day during the week (If volunteers stay on-site on the weekends, self-service food is provided.)

Airport Transfers:  Airport pickup is provided upon arrival

Orientation: All necessary training and introductions are provided upon arrival.

Support: Comprehensive and professional pre-departure travel guidance, 24/7 GoEco emergency hotline, experienced local field team.

What’s not Included

Flights, visas (if required), travel health insurance, airport drop-off on departure day, personal expenses.