Want to fast-track your way to feeling amazing this summer? We’re inviting you to give back with Olio 🤩
We all want to make a difference – but sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. Life’s busy, the world feels overwhelming, and it’s hard to believe that small actions really matter.
But the good news is, giving back (and feeling great) is easy with Olio.
This summer, we’re inviting Olio-ers across the UK and Ireland* to become a Food Waste Hero – and complete at least one surplus food collection between 14th June and 5th July.
Not familiar with Olio’s Food Waste Heroes? They’re our wonderful volunteers, who rescue food from local businesses each day, and share it with Olio users nearby via the app, making sure it’s eaten and enjoyed. They also get to keep some food for themselves, as a thank you! 🥳
Joining them is a chance to do something that’s good for the planet and most importantly, your own wellbeing. Get ready to feel a renewed sense of purpose, and a closer connection with your community 🥰
And as a thank you, you’ll be entered into our prize draw to win 1 of 3 amazing wellness prizes** – a Treatwell voucher, a relaxing gift set, or a self heating eye mask set!
P.S. 👀 The more collections you do, the higher your chances of winning a prize!
Here’s how to take part:
👋 Not a Food Waste Hero yet?
🔘 Sign up and complete your food safety training
🔘 Complete at least one Food Waste Hero collection between now and 5th July
🎁 Be automatically entered into the prize draw
🦸♀️ Already a Food Waste Hero?
🔘 Complete at least one Food Waste Hero collection between now and 5th July
🎁 Be automatically entered into the prize draw
For newbies, we’ve just revamped our training into 6 quick, engaging training modules that’ll get you up to speed on food safety and how to collect and share surplus food like a pro (while keeping our community safe).
Volunteering is genuinely good for you 💆
While volunteering is a great way to help others, it has a lot of benefits for your own mental health too.
Studies show that people who volunteer regularly report lower levels of stress, greater life satisfaction, and improved mood. One large-scale UK study found that people who volunteer regularly report higher levels of mental wellbeing – particularly adults over 40.
Our own Food Waste Heroes say that doing collections gives them structure, purpose, and a real sense of joy:
“Volunteering with Olio has changed my life – I’m doing something meaningful, helping others, and for once, I feel proud of myself. I’m loving every minute of it.” Teresa, Food Waste Hero from Newscaste
“Olio has given me far more than I ever expected – it’s brought me friendship, support, and the chance to make a real difference in my local community. For that, I’ll always be grateful.” Beverley, Food Waste Hero from County Durham
Help your community. Feel proud of what you’ve done. And maybe win a treat for yourself too.
*Due to limited collection slots in other regions, this initiative is currently only available in the UK and Ireland where we can offer the best Food Waste Hero experience.