Volunteer With Us

Jamie’s Ministry of Food Centres and Mobile kitchens provide community-based, hands-on cooking classes and rely heavily on the generosity of volunteers to support the roll out of programs nationwide. A volunteer for Jamie’s Ministry of Food is an individual who, in the spirit of generosity and for personal or charitable reasons, freely and without expectation contributes their time to assist the program.

Jamie’s Ministry of Food recognises that volunteers are a substantial and integral part of community integration and the commitment and contribution of volunteers is highly valued.

What to expect

Volunteers are involved in a range of tasks assisting Food Trainers in the smooth roll out of classes. This may include handling and preparing ingredients, welcoming participants into the Centre for classes, supporting participants during classes, cleaning and tidying up after classes, putting stock away and restocking shelves with produce, and maintaining cleanliness, order and hygiene in the Centre. Our volunteers are great role models for students and also contribute their wonderful community contacts so we can reach more people in need.

What you gain by volunteering with us

Basic health and safety training
A delicious meal after each class
A fun, friendly and welcoming environment
Contributing something worthwhile and improving the health and happiness of your community

What we look for in our volunteers

As a Jamie’s Ministry of Food volunteer, you’ll be

Encouraging and cheerful
Assisting the food trainer before, during and after classes
Engaging directly with your local community
Practicing kitchen safety and encourage participants to make the most out of each class
Able to commit to the same class each week to assist in building rapport with participants

Ready to volunteer? Complete the form below.

What you gain by volunteering with us:

Basic health and safety training
A fun, friendly and welcoming classroom environment
Contributing to a worthwhile and effective program
Improving the health of the wider community

What we look for in our volunteers:

Encouraging and cheerful personality
Willingness to assist the Food Trainer with all tasks before, during and after the class
Engaging directly with your local community
Understanding and practice of basic kitchen safety and the ability to lead by example
Friendly and supportive nature to help participants get the most out of each class
Able to commit to the same class each week to assist in building rapport with participants

Ready to volunteer? Complete the form below.

Contact information

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Last Name^*

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Gender^*

Date of birth^*

Address information

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Working With Children Check

The Good Foundation requires all active volunteers to hold a current Working With Children Check (or state-based equivalent).

I have a current Working With Children card

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Additional information

Please provide the details of one personal/professional reference.

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I have a current Food Handlers Certificate

How did you hear about Jamie's Ministry of Food Australia?^*

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