A group of women in purple aprons participating in a London Cookery Class organized by Migrateful.
Become a Class Sidekick

Volunteer at a cookery class

Our chefs are the stars of our cooking classes, but even heroes need some help!

This is where you come in! The backbone of our sessions, Class Sidekicks ideally commit to 5.5 hours for 6 consecutive weeks in London. Each class cycle happens at the same venue every week, featuring different chefs and facilitators. Your role ensures smooth operations and a fantastic, engaging atmosphere.

However, we understand that 6 weeks can be a significant commitment for some. Instead, you could join the Orange Onion Club, where you gain priority access to available classes for one-off volunteering. A win-win!

A group of people participating in a London Cookery Class, preparing food together.
orange onion club

What is the Orange Onion Club

The Orange Onion Club is our vibrant community of volunteers, specially designed for our incredible Class Sidekicks, whose continued support in running our chefs’ cookery classes over the years has been invaluable in transforming the lives of refugees and migrants within the Migrateful family.

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requirements

  • Each class requires 3-4 volunteers, totaling 5.30 hours per class.
  • Daytime class time commitment: 10:30-16:00
  • Evening class time commitment: 17:00-22:30
responsibilities

Your Responsibilities as a Class Sidekick

Every class is different but there’s one thing we can guarantee: you’ll want to volunteer again after sharing your time with our chefs and fellow class sidekicks and enjoying delicious food together! Here are some of the other things you will be expected to do during the classes:

Class Setup Support

Helping with set up of the space & cooking stations.

Participant Welcomer

Welcoming participants & ensuring they enjoy themselves.

Station Maintenance

Keeping stations clear & clean by removing food scraps & cleaning equipment.

Dishwashing Support

Washing up & helping the Facilitator pack up.

Ready to become a Migrateful Class Sidekick? Click the button below and register at our volunteer portal!