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Join us in serving meals to poor school children with love.

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The experience

Our school Kitchen serves meals to children from low-income families, orphans, and families affected by poverty, HIV/AIDS, or displacement. For many of these children, the meal they receive here is the only one they can rely on each day. By volunteering with us, you'll help ensure that no child goes hungry and that families in crisis are supported with compassion and care.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate English

Between 18 and 80 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

The School Kitchen Program at our organization is designed to provide nutritious meals to children attending our learning center and partner schools. Many of these children come from vulnerable backgrounds where food insecurity is common. The meals served at school not only nourish their bodies but also encourage regular attendance, boost concentration in class, and support their overall well-being.

Who we support

Children from low-income and food-insecure families
Orphans and vulnerable children enrolled in our education programs
Pupils who might otherwise attend school hungry or skip school due to lack of meals

Volunteer Role and Tasks
As a volunteer in our School Kitchen, you’ll join our local staff to prepare and serve meals to students during the school day. You do not need professional cooking experience—just a love for helping, a good attitude, and the willingness to work as part of a team.

Your tasks may include:
Washing and preparing vegetables and other food items
Cooking meals under the guidance of local cooks
Serving food to children during break or lunchtime
Washing dishes and maintaining a clean cooking and eating area
Helping with basic kitchen inventory or food storage
Supporting hygiene and food safety practices
Engaging with children during mealtime, offering encouragement and smiles

Activities & Shift


Activities

Assist in preparing daily school meals (washing, peeling, chopping vegetables)

Help local cooks with cooking under supervision

Organize and set up the serving area for children’s mealtime

Serve meals to children during school breaks or lunchtime

Clean up kitchen utensils, cooking pots, and eating areas after meals

Support basic food storage and kitchen hygiene practices

Help manage simple inventory (e.g., counting food supplies)

Teach or share simple food safety and nutrition tips with the team (optional)

Engage with children during meals to create a joyful, friendly atmosphere

No prior experience is needed—just a helping heart, flexibility, and the ability to work in a team.

Shifts (Typical Weekly Schedule):

Monday to Friday – 4 to 5 hours per day
Time Activity
8:30 – 9:30 AM Meal prep: peeling, chopping, washing produce
9:30 – 11:00 AM Cooking meals alongside kitchen staff
11:00 – 12:30 PM Serving meals to children and supervising eating time
12:30 – 1:30 PM Cleaning dishes, cooking utensils, and kitchen

Afternoons and weekends are free for relaxing, sightseeing, or participating in optional cultural exchange or children’s activities.