Harvest Leader

Harvest Leaders are essential volunteers who coordinate and manage fruit harvesting events across Adelaide and surrounding regions. As a Harvest Leader, you'll be the point person for organising and executing safe, efficient harvests that benefit our community while preventing food waste.

Flexible Commitment

• Choose which harvests you lead based on your availability and location preferences
• No minimum time commitment—lead harvests when it suits your schedule
• Opportunities available across all Adelaide regions and surrounding areas

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Harvest Coordination

• Contact tree owners to assess fruit readiness and arrange harvest details
• Create and schedule harvest events in our online system
• Organise necessary equipment and supplies

Harvest Day Management

• Arrive early to set up and welcome volunteers
• Conduct safety briefings and assign roles to volunteers
• Oversee the harvest process, ensuring safety protocols are followed
• Photograph the harvest (with permission) for documentation and promotion
• Weigh and record all harvested produce
• Coordinate equitable distribution of fruit between owners, volunteers, and food relief organisations

Post-Harvest Tasks

• Ensure harvested produce reaches designated food relief organisations
• Return and maintain equipment in good condition
• Document harvest results and volunteer participation in our system
• Follow up with tree owners and volunteers as needed

Required Qualifications

• Reliable communication skills
• Basic organisational abilities
• Commitment to food rescue and community service

Desirable Attributes

• Experience in gardening or fruit harvesting
• Access to a vehicle for transporting equipment and produce
• Enthusiasm for community engagement and sustainable food practices

Support Provided

• Comprehensive Harvest Leader Manual with step-by-step guidance
• Access to online platform for harvest management
• Harvest equipment kits including secateurs, bags, scales, and safety gear
• Mentoring from experienced harvest leaders
• WhatsApp and Facebook support groups
• Regular training opportunities