Baking & Cooking Group Facilitator

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Program Summary: We are searching for a volunteer to host a monthly or weekly Baking and/or Cooking program at our Leland House campus in Waltham. The specific structure of the class is flexible. We are searching for volunteers who are passionate about food, feel comfortable teaching others how to cook or bake, and have a desire to work with older adults.

Locations: Leland House: 21 Newton St, Waltham, MA 02453

Key responsibilities:

• Plan a cooking or baking activity based on residents' interests, including requesting the needed ingredients and materials in advance.

• Facilitate the weekly program, encouraging residents who feel confident to jump in, and providing support to those less familiar with cooking as needed

• Socialize with residents who attend

Impact Goal: The goal of programming is to foster welcoming spaces for residents to connect socially, remain active, participate in engaging programs, and thrive.

Qualifications:

• 14 years of age or older (must be 16+ if volunteering outside of business hours)

• Some experience and an interest in cooking/baking

• Confidence to facilitate and teach an activity

• Willingness to help, flexibility, and patience

• Reliability

Time Commitment/Schedule: Once a month or once a week for 2-3 hours. Available times are 11am any day except Saturdays or Mondays, Wednesdays, and weekend afternoons. Volunteer must commit to at least 3 months and keep a regular schedule.

Benefits: Obtain experience working with older adults, share the passion of food across generations, become a part of a community doing joyful work, cultivate new intergenerational friendships.