Volunteer Cook & Befriender

• Food Train Meal Makers

• VO103001

As an organisation we look to assist the elderly in different aspects around food that allow them to live a longer and more meaningful life
Describe the volunteering Opportunity
Designed to be a fun volunteering opportunity based on an everyday activity, Meal Makers aims to tackle
malnutrition and loneliness in older adults (55+), who struggle with the ability or motivation to prepare a
home-cooked meal for themselves. As a Volunteer Cook Befriender, you will prepare an extra portion of
food in your own home and deliver it to your 'Diner' at a time that suits you both. This opportunity is
extremely flexible and meal sharing can occur as little or often as you like – weekly, fortnightly or just
occasionally.
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.
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.
Flexible. We encourage our volunteers to commit 1 hour per week to their role as a Cook / Befriender,
however we understand this may not be possible for everyone but would require at least 1 hour per month.
Our team will pair you up with a ‘Diner’ that matches with your availability / expectations of the service.
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 Scotland -wide and we regularly have new Diners signing
up to the service

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

Local area ideally within walking or short journey

Travel expenses

N/A

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