Becoming a volunteer at the Banco
The Banco delle Opere di Carità recovers food and hands it over to the organisations that support people in need. In our branches, in the warehouses and on food-collection days, most of the work is done by volunteers. Anyone with a few hours to give can apply on this page.
What volunteers do
The work varies from branch to branch and depends on each person's availability. These are the main activities: at the first meeting we agree together where you fit best.
On food-drive days, volunteers receive what shoppers donate at the supermarket entrance, pack it into boxes and send it on to the warehouses. The 2026 Food Drive collected 1,547,891 kg.
Packing food parcels and handing them to families in difficulty, either in the Banco's warehouses or at our partner organisations.
Collecting unsold food from supermarkets, food manufacturers and markets, and transporting it to the warehouses: nothing still good goes to waste.
Receiving, recording and storing the food, with attention to traceability, expiry dates and proper storage. The Banco runs 24,611 m² of warehouse space.
Supporting staff in their dealings with partner organisations: collection schedules, communications, paperwork. In 2025 the partner organisations numbered 1,954.
Taking part in events, fairs and local initiatives to make the Banco's work known and to bring in new donors and supporters.
Why do it
Without volunteers the Banco could not function: most of the work in the warehouses, on food-drive days and with partner organisations is in their hands. Their commitment is what allows thousands of people to have access to food every day.
Volunteering is not only about giving: it is an experience that returns skills, relationships and a concrete measure of what has been achieved.
A concrete result
The hours you give become food delivered: in 2025 the Banco distributed 25,035,272 kg of food to 586,460 people assisted.
A community
You join a network of people who share the same values, in the branches and warehouses across the whole Banco network.
Skills
Organisation, logistics, dealing with partner organisations and with the people assisted: abilities that stay with you and can be documented.
A commitment that fits you
Each person chooses when and how much to give, around their own life. Even a few hours a month are useful.
How to start, in three steps
No previous experience is required. The process is the same in every branch: an application, an informal meeting, a period alongside an experienced volunteer.
Send your application
Fill in the form at the bottom of the page or write to us on WhatsApp. Just tell us who you are, where you live and how much time you can give.
An informal meeting
A contact person from the nearest branch gets back to you for an informal conversation: the work, the shifts, the ways to take part.
Working alongside
You start alongside an experienced volunteer, in the activities that best suit your availability.
No special requirements
The Banco welcomes volunteers of every age and background. All that is needed is a few hours of availability and the willingness to work with others.
Are you between 18 and 28?
The Banco also takes part in the Universal Civil Service: a full-time year in the branches of the network.
Universal Civil ServiceApplication
Fill in the form: your application reaches the Foundation, which passes it on to the nearest branch. We get back to you as soon as we can to arrange the informal meeting.
Other ways to reach us
- WhatsApp: +39 0823 329097
- Contact form: bancodelleoperedicarita.org/contatto
Where
The work takes place in the network's 16 branches. Give your town in the form: we put you in touch with the nearest one.
A few hours of your time
No experience is needed: just a few hours of availability and the wish to work with others. Fill in the form or write to us on WhatsApp; we arrange the rest together.
- WhatsApp+39 0823 329097
- OfficesViale E. Mattei, 14 – 81100 Caserta, Italy
- 01ApplicationThrough the form or on WhatsApp.
- 02Informal meetingWith a contact person from the nearest branch.
- 03Working alongsideYour first activities together with an experienced volunteer.