Volunteer
We're always looking for enthusiastic people who align with our mission and values for food sustainability. We're a great group of people and we have several committees that are in urgent need for help.
our committees
Join Us to Build Community, Reduce Waste, and Make Change
Whether you’re passionate about sustainability, community building, or hands-on learning, there’s a place for you here. Explore our committees below to find the role that matches your skills and interests.
Grants Committee
Help secure funding for exciting new projects that strengthen food security, sustainability, and community connections across Edmonton.
View Grants Committee
Fundraising Committee
Be part of a team that powers OFRE’s impact in Edmonton! Help raise the funds needed to grow sustainable food initiatives and support our vibrant, food-secure community.
View Fundraising CommitteeEvents Committee
Help bring Edmonton’s community together! Join the Events Committee to plan and coordinate events that educate, engage, and connect people with local, sustainable food initiatives.
View Events Committee
Discover How You Can Make an Impact with OFRE
Find Your Prefect fit
Already explored our committees? Great! Now let’s find the role that’s perfect for you.
Each committee offers opportunities to align your skills with OFRE’s mission to reduce food waste and build a stronger Edmonton.
Not sure where to start? No problem! Fill out our general volunteer application, and we’ll help match your interests with the right committee.
Time Commitment:
Volunteering with OFRE is flexible! Some roles are year-round, while others are seasonal or event-based. Whether you can commit regularly or prefer short-term projects, your time makes a difference.
Why Your Help Matters
Volunteer experiences
OFRE’s volunteers have accomplished so much, from rescuing fruit to hosting gleans and community workshops. But there’s still more to do—and we need your help to make it happen. Your time and talents can directly impact our mission to reduce food waste and strengthen food security in Edmonton.
Volunteering is fun and impactful
My initial motivation to join OFRE was simple—I wanted to make hard cider. But over time, I saw the bigger picture: ensuring Edmonton’s fruit is used by the community and not wasted. Volunteering with OFRE is a fun and impactful way to make a difference.
Joshua Buck
Volunteer and Board Member
Connect in a meaningful way
Volunteering with OFRE allowed me to connect with Edmonton’s food landscape in a meaningful way. From rescuing fruit to reducing waste, the work we did was about more than picking—it was about community, sustainability, and making local food systems stronger. It’s amazing to see what can happen when we work together to make a difference.
Kevin Kossowan
Makes films. Food films mostly
One of my most rewarding experiences
Volunteering with OFRE has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. It’s amazing to see how bringing people together with unique skills can create something powerful—helping to rescue fresh, local food and reduce waste across Edmonton. Through OFRE, I get to connect with the community, support sustainable food practices, and educate others on the importance of using our local food supply. It’s a mission that’s close to my heart, and I’m proud to be a part of it.
Amy Beaith-Johnson
Co-Founder of OFRE
Submit Your Application
join the oFRE team
Thank you for stepping up to make a difference! Be part of an incredible community working together to eliminate waste and rescue locally grown food.