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  • VO97023

Description

Hospitality is an important part of Hot Chocolate Trust (HCT). Our youth work team is made up of volunteers and staff, who eat together before each of our youth work sessions. The team meal is an important time to connect as a team and prepare for youth work.

We are looking for volunteers to cook team meals. Being a cook can be a great introduction to budgeting, preparing meals, catering to dietary requirements and food hygiene. If you already have these skills, or would like to develop them, and have some time to help we would love to hear from you.

Volunteer cooks are more than welcome to sit down for the meal with the team. We really value volunteer cooks, who allow a great start for the work we do.

Our youth work sessions take place on Wednesday & Thursday evenings, and Saturday afternoons. We are looking for a minimum commitment of once monthly, unless volunteers are keen to commit to more than this.

Organisation aims and objectives

Hot Chocolate Trust (HCT) is a youth work organisation, working with young people aged 12-25 who hang out in the city centre, building relationships and supporting them through their journey to become agents of change in their lives and communities. HCT is open to all young people without prejudice or distinction of religion, rage, culture, disability, gender identity, sexuality or politics.

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2 -3 hours monthly, however volunteers can commit to more than this if they choose.

Frequency and commitment details

2 -3 hours monthly, however volunteers can commit to more than this if they choose.

Restrictions

Experience required: No experience is necessary! We are looking for volunteers who are interested in cooking, and who can stick to a budget, maintain good food hygiene and cater to various dietary requirements.
Travel details: Hot Chocolate Trust, The Steeple Church, Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DG
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Training details: Volunteers will be given a full induction around the role, budgets, and intro to the kitchen. Volunteers will be offered food hygiene training if they have not already completed this.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
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