Good Deed Days - VU x Vinnies

Vinnies Vans are mobile outreach services providing meals, snacks, blankets, toiletries, hot beverages, and most importantly, companionship and referrals to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness across the Bayside area (Eastlakes, Chifley, Coogee) every day of the week.

Join Volunteers United, St Vincent de Paul Society, and the UNSW Arc Food Hub for a hands-on, team-based sandwich-making competition where you'll prepare meals that will be distributed to people experiencing homelessness in the Bayside area via Vinnies Vans that same night. This is a direct-impact volunteering opportunity where your work reaches people in need within hours.

What you'll be doing:

• Competing in teams to assemble sandwiches in a fun, production-line style
• Preparing snack packs and toiletry packs for distribution
• Learning about Vinnies Van outreach services and homelessness support
• Creating meals that will be handed out on van patrols later that evening

Shift Details

Location: On-campus (Colombo Lg02)

Date: Wednesday, 8th July 

Volunteer shift: 12:00 pm–4:00 pm 

Volunteers needed: 30 

WhatsApp community: TBA

Session breakdown:

• Introduction to Vinnies and outreach services
• Two rounds of team-based sandwich-making competitions
• Break between rounds with winners announced
• Final cleanup and wrap-up

Why volunteer?

• Make an immediate, tangible impact - your work goes out on the vans that night
• Have fun in a team-based competition format
• Learn about homelessness support services in Sydney
• Connect with other community-minded students
• Develop teamwork and coordination skills

No experience needed - just bring your energy and compassion! All materials and ingredients provided.