Cooking and Baking Volunteer (Tower Hamlets)

What You'll Do: 
  • Research and plan new recipes for cooking/baking sessions in collaboration with the group each week
  • Encourage individuals to participate in the sessions and delegate cooking tasks
  • Support individuals to shop for ingredients needed for the session
  • Support individuals each week in setting up for the sessions and tidying away afterwards
  • Encourage individuals to participate in all aspects of the planning and attendance
  • Keep a record of attendees, provide feedback and report any concerns to the staff team
Why You'll Love It: 
  • You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
  • We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.
What You'll Learn: 
  •  You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
What We're Looking For: 

The skills you need:

  • Food Safety Certificate/knowledge or willingness to complete relevant training
  • Passion and knowledge of healthy eating and cooking
  • Ability to engage, encourage and motivate individuals to participate in sessions
  • Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere
Summary
Volunteering
Volunteer
Mental Health
Tower Hamlets
0 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Communicating
Creativity
Relevant interests: 
Charity / Nonprofit
Requirements: 
DBS check
Over 18 years old
Training

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