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Zwingen - ThanksGiver Volunteer Day

Zwingen - ThanksGiver Volunteer Day

Theme Hunger
Location Zurich
Event format Single Day

About the event

Looking for a meaningful and impactful way to bring your team together while giving back to the community? ThanksGiver Schweiz offers unique corporate team-building events that combine teamwork with social responsibility, turning excess food into access for those in need. Join us for an eye-opening and fulfilling experience that your team will truly appreciate!

After a brief introduction to our mission and operations, your team will dive straight into the action, setting up and running a food bank in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Hands-on activities include:

  • Receiving and sorting food donations
  • Packing food parcels for families and individuals in need
  • Assisting with food distribution
  • Helping with loading and unloading delivery vans
  • Tidying up after the event is complete

The full experience - from welcome to wrap-up - takes approximately 3 to 4 hours.

Throughout the day, we’ll keep spirits high with coffee, tea, light snacks, good vibes, and plenty of group photos to capture the moments. After the event, we’ll share an e-book with practical tips on reducing food waste.

Your Impact

  • Transform surplus food into meals for those in need
  • Directly support hunger relief initiatives in the local community
  • Enhance food security for families and individuals

What to expect

  • Set up and organize the food bank environment
  • Sort, categorize, and package food donations
  • Distribute food bags to local families

Schedule

1
Welcome & Overview of ThanksGiver Schweiz
Begin the day with a brief introduction to ThanksGiver Schweiz - our organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families in need. Learn about our mission, community impact, and how our collective effort contributes to making a difference.
2
Food Bank Setup
Collaborate to set up the designated area for the food bank, including arranging tables, supplies, and distribution stations. This step ensures a smooth and organized process throughout the event.
3
Organize the Food Supply
Once food donations arrive, work together to sort and categorize items to streamline the packing process. Team coordination and attention to detail are key to ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
4
Prepare the Food Bags
Assemble food bags for families by carefully filling them with balanced selections of items. This step focuses on teamwork, attention to detail, and ensuring every family receives essential goods.
5
Distribute to Families
The heart of the event - distributing the prepared food bags to families in need. Volunteers will assist with distribution, greet recipients, and ensure a warm and welcoming experience for everyone.

Event details

Capacity
Minimum participants: 4, Maximum participants: 15
Availability
Seasons - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Days - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
What we provide
Equipment - We will provide an apron for everyone; no other special equipment is needed - just bring your positive energy!
Good to know
Experience - None
Physical Activity - Light
Event condition
Environment - Indoor
What to bring
Arrival at the venue, no need to bring anything
Languages
German, English, Italian

Location

Description

Your team arrives at our foodbank location to help set up and distribute food (Zwingen). 

Start
Kirchweg 4, 4222 Zwingen, Switzerland | 11:00
End
Kirchweg 4, 4222 Zwingen, Switzerland | 13:30
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Session
11:00 – 13:30
15 spots
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