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Prevent Food Waste: Volunteer to Save Surplus Produce in Winterthur

Prevent Food Waste: Volunteer to Save Surplus Produce in Winterthur

Theme Responsible consumption
Location Zurich
Event format Single Day
  • Overview
  • Your Impact
  • What to expect
  • Schedule
  • Event details
  • Location

About the event

Join us in an impactful indoor activity where you will help save surplus fruits and vegetables from going to waste. As a volunteer, you'll be contributing to responsible consumption efforts by supporting the efficient use of food resources.

Tischlein deck dich saves food from being destroyed and distributes it to people affected by poverty throughout Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein.

Every day, we receive fruits and vegetables from the Migros distribution center that can no longer be sold. We sort through them and are able to save about 85%. The remaining 15% goes to biogas production. We distribute the saved fruits and vegetables to people affected by poverty at our approximately 157 distribution points.

We are looking for new, dedicated “Food Savers” to join our committed team of volunteers to help manage the volume.

This volunteer opportunity provides a hands-on experience in preventing food waste, which is a significant global challenge. Your involvement plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable practices and raising awareness about responsible consumption.

Engage with like-minded volunteers and staff, learn about practical solutions to food waste, and contribute to a noteworthy cause. Equipments such as aprons and gloves will be provided to ensure a smooth volunteering experience.

  • Prevent food waste by repurposing surplus produce
  • Contribute to responsible consumption practices
  • Enjoy a collaborative indoor volunteering environment

Your Impact

  • Contribute to food distribution for people affected by poverty
  • Help reduce food waste by sorting surplus produce
  • Support environmentally-friendly practices like biogas production

What to expect

  • Sort fruits and vegetables for redistribution
  • Learn about practical food waste solutions
  • Engage with fellow volunteers in a collaborative setting

Schedule

1
Welcome and Briefing
Meet the team and receive an overview of the day's activities and your role as a 'Food Saver'.
2
Sorting Surplus Produce
Help sort incoming fruits and vegetables from the Migros distribution center to save edible items.
3
Packaging and Preparation
Assist in preparing the sorted produce for distribution to help those in need.
4
Closing and Reflection
Review the impact of the day's work and discuss key takeaways with fellow volunteers.

Event details

Capacity
Minimum participants: 1, Maximum participants: 10
Availability
Seasons - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Days - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
What we provide
Equipment - Aprons, gloves, etc. will be provided.
Good to know
Experience - None
Physical Activity - Light
Event condition
Environment - Indoor
What to bring
Arrival at the venue, indoor clothing, water bottle
Languages
German

Location

  • Session
Description

Please arrange your own travel to the processing centre. The closest railway station is Winterthur Grüze.

Start
Rudolf-Diesel-Strasse 25, 8404 Winterthur, Switzerland | 09:00
End
Rudolf-Diesel-Strasse 25, 8404 Winterthur, Switzerland | 17:00
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09:00 – 17:00
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