Befriender/Cook

Meal Makers
VO78397

Meal Makers is a local neighbourhood food-sharing project that connects people with a love for cooking who are happy to share an extra portion of home cooked food with an older neighbour (or “diner”) who might be unable or lack the motivation to prepare a meal for themselves. Meals can be shared once a week, once a fortnight or every now and then, at times to suit. It is designed to be a flexible volunteering opportunity based on an everyday activity.

Experience required

It is essential that the volunteer has some people skills and is able to communicate with others. No training or formal cookery experience is required - just the ability to cook basic, nutritious meals.

Travel details

Meals are prepared at the volunteers’ home and delivered to the older person. We aim to match our volunteer cooks with a diner within walking distance but if you have a vehicle and are happy to travel a short distance, that is great!
This opportunity is Edinburgh-wide and we regularly have new Diners signing up to the service.
*COVID-19 - Currently all meal sharing reflects social distancing rules and our Cooks are dropping food off at the Diner's door and not going into the home.

Travel expenses

No expenses paid.

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Training details

Volunteering with Meal Makers is an informal role. We will expect all volunteers to apply to become a member of the PVG scheme (at no cost to the volunteer) and take our short hygiene quiz. We have an informal chat to get to know our volunteers a little bit better and there will be ongoing support available from the Meal Makers team.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability

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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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