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Volunteer projects for chefs

Volunteering Opportunities for Cooks – Welcome to our special segment focusing on volunteering opportunities specifically tailored for those with a passion for cooking. Here, we’ve curated a collection of volunteer projects across the globe that are in search of culinary skills. Whether you’re a professional chef, a home cook, or simply someone who loves to experiment in the kitchen, there are countless opportunities out there for you to share your talent, make a difference, and have fun while doing it!

Why become a Volunteer Chef?

The kitchen is the heart of any community. As a volunteer chef or cook, you’ll have the chance to not only feed people but also share your culture, learn about others, and even teach culinary skills to those eager to learn. You will also get the opportunity to explore different cuisines and local ingredients, broadening your culinary horizons.

What kind of Volunteer Opportunities are available?

The opportunities are vast and varied – from cooking meals in community centres, schools, and homeless shelters, to hosting cooking classes or workshops, to working in sustainable farms or retreat centres where food is a part of the overall experience. The experience can be as diverse as the world’s cuisines, and you can choose a volunteer opportunity that best suits your interests and skills.

Remember, food is a universal language that brings people together. So, tie up your apron, roll up your sleeves, and prepare to embark on a volunteering journey that will satisfy more than just appetites. Let’s cook up some change, together!


Start Your Culinary Journey 👨‍🍳


Scroll down to explore a variety of articles detailing different volunteer opportunities involving cooking. Each article will provide you with information about the project, the help needed, the community you’ll be serving, and the unique experiences each opportunity has to offer.

This page can only show 12-15 articles. Click on ‘Older Posts’, below, to continue browsing. Each project is unique, so take your time to find the one that resonates with you.

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Are you looking for volunteers with cooking skills for your project, retreat centre, community kitchen, or any other venture? Don’t hesitate to Add your listing here. Join our network and connect with passionate cooks and chefs ready to bring their skills and enthusiasm to your table!

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Be part of Free Spirit Hostel Nicaragua family and enjoy the beach lifestyle.

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ESC project in Ireland: volunteer in a community to support the homeless

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Work in Germany in the Tourism Hotel & Restaurant sector

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Yoga volunteers for Mindfulyoga way of life in Valencia, Spain

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Butterfly and Pet Farm looking for travelling helpers in Australia

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Come help us implement social and economic change of sustainable development in Kenya

A person standing on the deck of a rustic wooden treehouse in the Costa Rican rainforest, a volunteer smiling as they help with eco-building as part of a voluntourism program that includes room and board, embodying the pura vida alternative lifestyle.

Finca Bellavista Treehouse community is looking for volunteers.

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Volunteer at Møn Retreat Center and community in Denmark

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Looking for Chef assistant at BGB Academy (language course hotel) in Switzerland

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Volunteer and live on a Private Island in Estonia

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Stay in our communal living home full of travelers in Las Vegas, USA

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Volunteer at Russian House free-community restaurant in the United States

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EQUIProject is currently seeking volunteers across North America

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Travel, help and live the local culture at a Chinese local farmyard

Panama volunteer projects with food and accommodation on a tropical beach with white sand, palm trees and clear sea water

Cook at CocoVivo, Get Paid to Live in Paradise! (Panama)

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