We require all potential volunteers to participate in a Cooking Matters Orientation prior to signing up for a class series. One hour virtual orientation is an overview of the program.
*Note: Orientation does not count towards volunteer hours
Help our Nutrition Services Team provide education on nutrition, culinary skills, food budgeting and food safety to agency clients by serving as a chef, nutritionist, grocery shopper or classroom manager.
Cooking Matters holds 6-week nutrition/cooking classes in various locations across Dallas and surrounding areas as well as virtually.
Volunteer requirements include:
- Chef instructors: teach about basic culinary skills, food safety and other food tips through a cooking demo.
- Should have formal culinary experience/training
- Some culinary students that have completed several classes may fill this role
- Nutrition instructors: teach basic nutrition principles in an interactive manner.
- Should have formal nutrition education
- Registered Dietitians preferred
- Grocery Shoppers: shop for ingredients needed for our cooking demos and grocery handouts.
- Volunteers often come from a variety of different backgrounds
- Classroom Managers: ensure order in classroom; assist in all aspects of class (set-up, clean-up, etc.)
- Perfect for those wanting to observe a class before becoming an instructor
Should be willing to take initiative
