Kitchen Prep , Cooking, Serving & Cleaning at a Non-profit School in Antwerp

Italy

4

Thanks for letting me cry my eyes out chopping onions, it's been a character-building and hilarious experience! I'm grateful for the amazing volunteers I met along the way. Communication could have been clearer at times, and Chala might consider lightening up and smiling more to create a friendlier vibe. I wish I'd had more chances to try cooking different dishes, but overall, it was a great way to sharpen my customer service skills and get hands-on practice.

7 months ago

Austria

5

My time at the school was a truly enjoyable experience from start to finish. The tasks were easily manageable and whenever I had questions, Chala or Ruth were around to answer them. I learnt that cooking vegan meals can be simple and my experience here has even inspired me to adopt a vegan lifestyle. The hours could sometimes be long however the time passed quickly. And you could always ask for specific days off, which I appreciated. All in all my stay here has been amazing and I would highly recommend it. :)

8 months ago

Germany

5

I had such a great time in Antwerp. The team is super nice and I learned a lot from Ruth and Chala. I really enjoyed the work there and you get a good insight into how work is done in a restaurant. the school was delicious and you could also cook with things from the restaurant in your free time. On your free days you definitely have enough time to explore Belgium and go on little trips. I would recommend to anyone to spend some time at the school.

9 months ago

Argentina

5

I am totally grateful to have participated in this project. Without a doubt, it was one of the best volunteer projects I have ever done. Ruth is an excellent host and cared about my comfort. Chala is the best teammate Ruth could have without a doubt. I can sum up this experience as a place where you create new the school with friends while listening to great music. I really felt at home. I definitely hope to be able to come back!

10 months ago

Australia

5

I loved my time here. Chala and Ruth were so kind, patient and fun to be around and I learnt so much about cooking and new vegan recipes. The work consisted of preparing dishes, plating meals and waitressing and although the work hours could sometimes seem long, time always went by quickly as I was enjoying everything. I also loved Antwerp. It's a vibrant place with lots of things to do (museums, parks, cafes) and it's also close to locations like Bruges and Amsterdam!

10 months ago

Colombia

5

Volunteering at the school was a life-changing experience. I made lasting friendships and learned about vegan and organic diets. Moreover, Antwerp's location made it easy to explore nearby areas. The volunteer-run restaurant helped me develop soft skills like customer interaction, cooking, cleaning, and teamwork. Also working with chefs Chala and Ruth was fun—they made every day feel like working with friends.

12 months ago

Iran

5

I am lucky to have stayed at the school as my first volunteering experience! Ruth & Chala are lovely, they enjoy cooking and create a friendly environment in the kitchen. But my favorite thing about my stay was having an amazing team of volunteers who are my dear friends now, thanks to Ruth who matched us carefully. Personally, I asked for double shifts because I wanted more free days to prepare for exams for university, they helped me a lot and were flexible about my shifts which was great. I had a lovely stay and I highly recommend them if you love cooking!!

12 months ago

Morocco

5

Loved the experience in general, the vibes of the city and the kindness of the personnel, the work was fun sometimes hard but easily manageable, could have stayed a bit more but will definitely come back!

12 months ago

United States

5

Super great volunteer experience! The room I had was so lovely- private & with a great window. I originally planned to stay 2 months and extended to 3! More of a chill, relaxed volunteer experience (more early mornings & not many late nights or partying!) Antwerp is a great city and Ruth & Chala can give you great recommendations for stores, the school, activities, etc. The work is easy and fun if you enjoy cooking and you'll learn a lot about vegan cuisine !

about 1 year ago

Germany

5

I had a great time at the school. I learned a lot of new recipes and I enjoyed discovering Antwerp and other Belgian cities. They always made sure to make my stay as pleasant as possible. I'm happy I now gained more experience in the hospitality sector as well :)

over 1 year ago

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