​Position Description

We are currently recruiting a Trustee to join our Board of Trustees. This is an unpaid governance role. You will join a group of dedicated food rescue champions who are passionate about reducing food waste and improving food security.

Satisfy Food Rescue has been operating for over 10 years in Canterbury; rescuing and redistributing edible surplus food in the Waimakariri and Hurunui districts and Christchurch city.

We work collaboratively with local food retailers and community organisations to re-direct surplus perishable food that would otherwise have been destined for landfill or animal feed to those in the community who most need it.

We currently work with 51 food donors and 60 recipient organisations. Our food donors include local supermarkets, growers, wholesalers and cafes. Our recipient organisations include all the food banks in the Waimakariri and Hurunui districts, community meal providers, schools and pre-schools.

We have a team of over 80 dedicated volunteers that sort and distribute the food and 11 wonderful staff members that keep everything going.

Ideal Trustee Applicant
Skills:

• Strong analytical and communication skills

• Understanding of charitable trusts and charity governance

Passion for:

• Waste reduction

• Food/Food Rescue

• Relief of Poverty

• Community

 

Character qualities:

• Practically minded

• Empathetic

• Team Player

• Charisma

Connections with:

• Community

• Business

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For Further Information

For a Board Pack with further information please email chairperson@satisfyfoodrescue.org.nz,

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To Apply to be a Trustee:
Please email chairperson@satisfyfoodrescue.org.nz including your CV and covering letter by Tuesday 1st December at 5pm.