Volunteer Training Kitchen Activity Leader
Legacy Youth Zone
We are looking for a confident and experienced volunteer to lead activities in our Training Kitchen as part of our after-school provision for young people in Croydon. Make your mark and join the team at Legacy Youth Zone to make a positive difference on young people's lives and foster young people's creativity and engagement in the performing arts.
This role includes planning and leading engaging and interactive cooking sessions with young people, ensuring food safety and providing a safe and nurturing space for young people accessing the Youth Zone. This role would be well-suited for someone with a professional or personal background in cooking who would like to share their talents and passions with young people in a supportive environment or is looking to gain experience leading group cooking activities or working with young people. - Plan, prepare and deliver cooking activities for young people including promoting practical life skills in cooking and nutrition - Ensure the sessions suit the needs and abilities of the participants and are enjoyable - Confidently prioritise the safety of young people using the facilities by reinforcing rules, giving clear instructions and using equipment safely - Collaborate with Training Kitchen team to share ideas, recipes and coordinate ingredients lists - Adhere to Legacy Youth Zone Health and Safety Policy and Safeguarding Children Policy in activity planning and delivery
Youth work
Organising & Planning
- Level 2 (minimum) Food & Hygiene Certificate or willingness to undertake this training prior to start - Passion for cooking food and knowledge and experience in a kitchen - Experience (or necessary confidence) in leading cooking activities. Experience working with young people is ideal but not required. Must be confident to manage the space and activities independently. - Reliable & punctual and committed to the volunteer role - A positive, non-judgemental, patient and flexible attitude towards young people
Volunteers will get to be part of a team supporting young people. You will meet new people, learn new skills or share your skills and experiences with others and have fun doing so. Our volunteers can enjoy a hot meal and drink while on session and access training through Legacy Youth Zone such as Youth Work, Advanced Safeguarding or CPD. Volunteers are invited to regular social and appreciation events and are recognised for their support in our team and the community. Volunteering at Legacy is an opportunity to be part of the bigger picture but to also join an award winning youth provision that is providing thousands of young people access to a broad range of activities, enabling them to discover talents and skills they otherwise might not have known they had. This helps young people, some from disadvantaged backgrounds, channel their energy in positive and productive ways whilst making friends and learning new skills. Join us if you are passionate about young people and want to make a positive impact in a young persons life, and break negative cycles.
Thursday after-school for a maximum of 4 hours between 4.00pm-8.00pm. We ask for a term-time commitment to provide consistency
CR0 2LG
Legacy Youth Zone, 125 Whitehorse Rd, Croydon CR0 2LG
Close to Selhurst Train Station Bus Stops: Northcote Road/Legacy Youth Zone - 50, 468, X68, N68 Beaconsfield Road/Legacy Youth Zone - 50, 468, X68, N68 The Crescent - 50, 468, X68, N68
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