Barwon Health Community Kitchens program is calling for new volunteers to facilitate weekly cooking sessions in locations throughout Geelong and the Bellarine region.
Community Kitchen Facilitators people who are able to relate well to people from all walks of life, and able to organise the kitchen program, which is held at a local community kitchen during school terms. They should love cooking and enjoy sharing meals with a small, friendly group for three to four hours per week.
Volunteer Facilitators are matched to a local Community Kitchen group. They receive free recipe resource packs and facilitator training, as well as food handling, kitchen safety and budgeting and healthier menu planning certification.
Volunteer Facilitator Marg runs the Rosewall Community Kitchen, where she cooks with up to 24 people each week. She was introduced to Community Kitchens when she went along with a friend, in Highton, 11 years ago and has been involved ever since.
“While you’re the facilitator, you’re also a member of the group like everyone else,” Marg said. “You run the group with friendship and compassion.”
For more information or to register, contact the Community Kitchens Co-ordinator by email [email protected]; phone (03) 4215-3476 or visit the website www.barwonhealth.org.au and search for community kitchens.