by Boroume
Organization Description:
Boroume (“We Can”) is a non-profit organization with the aim to reduce food waste and food insecurity in Greece.
Boroume’s solutions include:
Food Rescue: Programs like “Boroume at the Market” and “Boroume in the Field” redistribute surplus food, serving over 50,000 meals daily with 1,000+ volunteers.
Community Support: “We Are Family” turns donations into supermarket vouchers, with €1.7 million converted since 2014.
Education: “Boroume at School” engages 35,000+ students in food waste and volunteering education.
Alliance: Collaborates with authorities and businesses to reduce waste and promote best practices
Boroume envisages a society that embraces the values of volunteering and social giving, while at the same time does not accept food to be wasted.
Field of work:
Social welfare, Environment / Climate Change / Circular Economy
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Activity details
Volunteering Activity Description:
The “Food Rescue & Donation” volunteer activity involves collecting surplus food from farmers’ markets in Athens and Thessaloniki. The activity takes place daily, lasting 1.5 to 2 hours, typically between 2:30 and 4:30 pm. Volunteers are provided with guides in both Greek and English, ensuring they are well-prepared for the task. Each session begins with a brief introduction and training, and at least one experienced team member from the organization is present to guide the volunteers.
The primary aim is to reduce food waste by collecting unsold yet perfectly good food and redistributing it to those in need. This hands-on volunteering opportunity not only helps combat food waste but also provides essential support to vulnerable communities.
Thematic Area: Environment – Climate Change – Circular Economy
Perfecture: Attica, Central Macedonia | Location: Athens, Thessaloniki
Type of work: Field
Volunteer Duties:
Food Collection and Sorting: Volunteers will collect surplus food from designated farmers’ markets and sort it according to type and quality, ensuring that only safe, edible items are prepared for donation which are donated in charitable organisations in the same region to support people who are food insecure, such as juvenile facilities, nursing homes and day centres.
Transport and Delivery: Volunteers will assist in transporting the sorted food to distribution centers or designated locations where it will be redistributed to individuals and organizations in need.
Season: Whole Year
Start date: 01/09/2024 | End date: 31/08/2025
Hosting details: 1 day – 5 days
2-3 hours
Is this an individual or a group activity? Both
Number of volunteers: 4
Minimum age: 18 | Maximum age: No Limit
Qualifications the volunteer should posses:
Good energy and smile
Hosting Organization provides:
Coordination of action, certificate of participation (if requested), necessary documents
(about action + MoU), equipment, report about impact (if requested)
Is this activity for volunteers with health problems such as allergies or phobias such as fear of heights be involved? Yes, there is no relative risk
Is this activity for volunteers with disabilities (visual, mobility impairment) or serious mental illnesses such as PTSD? Yes
Is there a participation fee? No
