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Published 12/9/25 4:09AM

Volunteer for a Vegan Chef Challenge nationwide!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Champaign, IL
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    January 1, 2026
    End Date:
    October 31, 2026
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    About 5 hours weekly depending on the week.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    25
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Community Development, Environment & Sustainability
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Other Requirements:
    Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively and reliably with the Lead Organizer.

    Description

    Volunteer for a Vegan Chef Challenge nationwide!

    Are you passionate about vegan food, community engagement, and expanding vegan options in your city?

    Become a volunteer for the Vegan Chef Challenge (VCC), a program by Vegan Outreach, and join us for a month-long celebration of vegan food! The VCC is a fun and impactful event designed to dramatically increase the number of vegan options in cities nationwide. It lasts for an entire month, launching on the 1st of any given month.

    👀 See if a 2026 VCC is coming to your city—check out our planned events!

    https://veganchefchallenge.org/current-vccs/

    For an entire month, participating restaurants showcase exciting special vegan menu items, offering everyone the chance to explore innovative plant-based dishes crafted by talented local chefs.

    📌 How It Works:

    • Diners visit participating restaurants in their area.
    • They try exclusive vegan offerings.
    • They share their experience—vote, comment, post photos of their favorite meals, and tag our social media accounts.
    • Chefs win prizes!

    This event is open to everyone—not just vegans! It’s about enjoying incredible food while supporting local chefs and businesses.

    🤝 How You Can Help as a Volunteer:

    We’re looking for passionate individuals to assist with outreach, event promotion, and community engagement. Volunteering is a fantastic way to connect with like-minded people, support local restaurants, and make a meaningful impact in your community.

    You would be supporting our local lead organizers with the following tasks:

    ◼️Reach out to local restaurants to encourage their participation (via in-person visits, phone calls, emails, and DMs.)

    ◼️Spread the word through social media, flyers, and posters.

    ◼️Deliver marketing supplies to participating businesses right before launch.

    ◼️Support event coordination as needed during the month-long challenge.

    👉 Sign up to volunteer today: TinyURL.com/VOLVCC

    Where will the Vegan Chef Challenge happen next? It could be your city -- let’s make it happen!

    Location

    On-site
    Champaign, IL, USA

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