We require all potential future Cooking Matters volunteers to participate in a Cooking Matters Orientation prior to signing up for a classes. (ORIENTATION DOES NOT COUNT TOWARDS VOLUNTEER HOURS)
The one hour virtual orientation is an overview of the program.
MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER
****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, one-time classes as well as virtual classes.
Volunteer REQUIREMENTS include:
- Chef instructors: teach about basic culinary skills, food safety and other food tips through a cooking demo.
- Should have formal culinary education/training, food industry background, chef experience
- 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
- Donor Grocery Shoppers: shop for and purchase ingredients needed for our cooking demos and grocery handouts.
- Volunteers often come from a variety of different backgrounds
- Be able to transport groceries
- 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
- Must be able to get to and from classes
