Lead the harvests that get Adelaide's surplus fruit to people who need it. Across Adelaide, backyard fruit trees produce more than their owners can use, and much of it falls to the ground. At the same time, food relief organisations struggle to source fresh produce. Fruit Share Adelaide connects the two. Since January 2024, more than 550 volunteers have harvested over 45,000 kg of fruit for 125+ food relief organisations. Our Harvest Leaders make this possible. Each harvest needs a leader, and demand from tree owners and volunteers is outgrowing our current team of 12. With support raised through The Funding Network, we are launching our Community Harvest Leader Project to double the number of Harvest Leaders. We're looking for people who want to make a practical, visible difference in their community.

What you'll do
• Lead small teams of volunteers at backyard harvests across Adelaide, and at larger orchard and farm harvests
• Welcome and brief volunteers, set up the harvest and keep everyone safe
• Weigh the fruit and arrange delivery to a local food relief partner
• Log a short harvest report in our harvest app, Common Fruit
• Be a friendly, reliable point of contact for tree owners What you'll bring
• Confidence leading and encouraging a small group
• Good organisation and clear communication
• Reliability and care for safety and for the people you work with




• Access to a car is helpful for delivering fruit, but not essential Experience leading people in any setting counts, whether from work, community groups, sport, gardening or family life. You don't need a background in food rescue or horticulture. Training and supportYou'll shadow experienced Harvest Leaders before leading your own harvests, and complete FSA's Harvest Leader training. As you grow, you can progress from Harvest Leader in Training to Harvest Leader and then Harvest Leader Mentor. You'll join a supportive group of fellow leaders, with ongoing help from our Operations Coordinator. Time commitmentThis is a adaptable role. You choose how many harvests you lead, and when and where. Most harvests take one to two hours. Requirements
• A National Police Check, as all FSA Harvest Leaders hold one. (We'll cover the cost) Why joinHarvest Leaders are at the heart of what we do. You'll rescue good food from going to waste, get fresh produce to families who need it, and build a more resilient local food system alongside a community of people who share your values.

How to apply
Visit fruitshareadelaide.com.au/harvest-leaders to find out more and register your interest. If you need any adjustments to apply or take part, please contact [email protected]. Fruit Share Adelaide is a volunteer-run charity with DGR status, based in Adelaide, South Australia.

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