ChangeKitchen CIC is an award-winning social enterprise event catering company specialising in climate-friendly menus prepared with passion & kindness.
Our positive social impact comes from ...
Gen22 food and social action project
Practical details
Volunteering • Short term volunteering
Contact person
Thomas Randa
Provided
#115047
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We’re calling on 18-21 year-olds who are struggling to find employment, to get involved at ChangeKitchen CIC with 30 hrs volunteering and work experience.
Cooking Up Change | our Gen22 Food and Social Action Project
Want to make a difference, whilst gaining experience in kitchen work, community support, teamwork and communication?
We’re calling on 18-21 year-olds who are struggling to find employment, to get involved at ChangeKitchen CIC – an award-winning social enterprise and Kindness Cafe in Balsall Heath, which has been providing delicious, climate-friendly food since 2010.
If you’re interested in volunteering as part of this project, please get in touch with James before 24th March 2026.
The purpose of the project has been to offer young people critical skills in kitchen work, teamwork and communication essential for boosting future employment prospects.
How it works:
THIRTY HOURS | We’ll plan your work on your time and your schedule, provided you can work for thirty hours between your first shift, and March 31st 2026.
YOUR WORK | Fancy being a pro baker? Or prefer canapes? As much as possible, we can tailor your time at ChangeKitchen CIC to your interests!
SUPPORT | You’ll be supported every step of the way, with formal check-ins to ensure you’re happy, comfortable as you make progress at work.
CONNECTION | It doesn’t matter if you don’t fancy being a chef in the future. Working at ChangeKitchen CIC is an opportunity to make meaningful connections with others, contribute to the local community, and build skills in teamwork and communication helpful for future employment, and essential for life.
Get involved today | We need your talent to cook up change!
Contact James for a friendly chat and arrange to pop into our ChangeKitchen CIC Kindness Cafe to find out more.
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About ChangeKitchen CIC
ChangeKitchen CIC is an award-winning social enterprise event catering company specialising in climate-friendly menus prepared with passion & kindness.
Our positive social impact comes from supporting people back to work & cooking healthy free community meals for those impacted by the cost of living crisis. We also work collaboratively with food partners to reduce food waste and improve food justice across Birmingham.
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