supporting, developing and representing community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Community Meal Preparation and Service Volunteer
with Greener Kirkcaldy.
| 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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| 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 Details | The opportunity is with Greener Kirkcaldy 8 East Fergus Place Kirkcaldy KY11XT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |