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Volunteering Opportunity: VO105010

  • Community Meal Preparation and Service Volunteer
    with Greener Kirkcaldy.

    Created/last updated: 13/02/2026


    About this opportunity:Greener Kirkcaldy is a community-led charity working locally to bring people together, take positive action on the climate emergency and support people through fuel poverty and food insecurity
     •  They have a volunteering role in our Lang Spoon Community Kitchen, a welcoming place to grow confidence, learn new skills and be part of a friendly, climate-conscious food community
     •  You’ll volunteer as part of a supportive team, helping with food preparation, cooking, serving meals, washing up and creating a warm, inclusive atmosphere
     •  As well as getting to know your fellow volunteers, you'll get to know some of the regular diners and hopefully feel more connected to the community
     •  This role is ideal if you want to build kitchen confidence, develop practical food skills, or learn more about plant-based, seasonal and climate-friendly cooking
     •  You might be starting out and looking for support, or you may already have experience and enjoy encouraging and supporting others in the kitchen
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    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:11
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:Full induction and REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene training are provided, along with ongoing support and opportunities to learn.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - We pay Public transport rates every week.

    Experience required:No previous experience required. A full induction/ taster and ongoing support and training will be given

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    none

    Application process:Induction/Training; Informal Chat

    Taster available?Yes: Taster available

    Travel DetailsThe opportunity is with Greener Kirkcaldy 8 East Fergus Place Kirkcaldy KY11XT

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.