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. 

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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 54 food donors and 54 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 55 dedicated volunteers that sort and distribute the food and 11 wonderful staff members that keep everything going.
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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

 

To Apply to be a Trustee:

Please email chairperson@satisfyfoodrescue.org.nz including your CV and covering letter by Monday 9th March at 5pm. We will forward a Board Pack to all applicants.