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Youth Cook Club Volunteer

  • VO99648

Description

The organisation seeks a volunteer available Mondays or Wednesdays from 4-7:30 pm to assist in the cook club for youth, aged 12-20. With 3-8 participants weekly, the club aims to create a relaxed environment for cooking, chatting and chilling. Main duties include dishwashing, aiding young chefs and engaging in conversations. Given the participants' talent, minimal assistance is typically required in cooking tasks.

Organisation aims and objectives

Our vision is an inclusive society in which we all have the opportunities to live valued and fulfilled lives. We work to make that vision a reality by our mission to support people excluded from family, home, work or community on their life journey.

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3.5 hours on Mondays or Wednesdays.

Restrictions

Travel details: The opportunity is located at: Cyrenians Cook School 66-68 Jane Street, Edinburgh EH6 5HG
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: We cover local travel costs at public transport rate or mileage, and £2.50 or a meal if volunteering over 4 hours at one time.
Training details: There will be an informal induction on your first day, led by your supervisor. You will be required to sit a food hygiene learning course and there will be other learning opportunities with in-person and e-learning available.
Support: Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

You can't volunteer for this opportunity using this site. Please contact the organisation directly using http://cyrenians.scot/ for more information.

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