ID: 176644

Volunteer Cooking Club Support

Community Services Regular - less than 6 months Thomastown VIC

About this opportunity

The Little Green Hands Cooking Club aims to give students enrolled at Thomastown West Primary school additional educational support through cooking. A significant number of these students come from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Each terms the students develop their own cookbook of recipes made throughout the term.

Volunteer Key Responsibilties:-  Support the learning needs of students in a fun and friendly manner.  Assist with weekly cooking activity (includes supporting students to write down the recipe and follow the steps).  Help with set up and pack up.  Develop positive relationships with students in the program.
 Reporting any concerns around student wellbeing to staff within the program.


Additional requirements

Covid-19 vaccination . National Police Certificate *. Working with Children Check *.

Skills, experience and attributes

 Interest and desire in assisting students with their education
 Empathy for people with different life experiences
 Understanding of Whittlesea Community Connection’s mission to address disadvantage in the community, and to promote community participation.
 Ability to work within operational policies and maintain confidentiality
 Ability to work in a culturally appropriate way with both young people and parents
 An understanding of the refugee experience within Australia
 Ability to work with child safe parameters

* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.
Time Required

One hour and a half hours per week 3:15 – 4:45 pm Tuesdays Face to face

Suitable for
  • People Learning English
  • Skilled Volunteers
  • Work Experience
Type of work
  • Education & Training
  • Food Preparation & Service