VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME, CHANGE LIVES

Every week, 80+ volunteers come together in our Preston kitchen with a shared purpose: providing nutritious, delicious meals for people experiencing food insecurity across Melbourne and regional Victoria.

At Alex Makes Meals, volunteering isn't just about preparing food. It's about caring for the community, creating real impact, and having fun while we do it.

Whether you're a student looking for hands-on experience, a professional seeking a meaningful way to give back, or a retiree who's not quite ready to put your feet up, there's a place for you with AMM.

What Makes Our Volunteers Special

• They're local Melburnians creating local impact
• They believe good food is a human right
• They transform four hours into 300+ meals
• They're always up for learning new skills and forging new friendships

What we offer

• Opportunities for building skills and kitchen experience
• Flexibility to work around you availability and level of commitment
• References and sign-off on required volunteer hours
• A welcoming and inspiring kitchen environment

The details

• Kitchen shifts run Monday to Thursday, with an 8am start in our kitchen in Preston
• We ask our regular kitchen volunteers to commit to at least one shift every two weeks
• Alternatively, you can join our 'casual' volunteers, who support us at one-off fundraising events, or jump into the kitchen on an ad hoc basis
• All volunteers are required to sign our volunteer agreement, and must have a valid Working with Children Check (free to volunteers)