Nonprofit
Published 12/9/25 4:47PM

Cooking & Food Event Volunteer

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Minnetonka, MN
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  • Details

    End Date:
    March 5, 2026
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    All activities included in this posting have required online training that takes about 3 hours, opportunities vary on day of week and time of day.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Mental Health
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Age Requirement:
    14+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteers ages 8-13 can volunteer with an adult volunteer.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Help participants feel included while learning basic cooking skills and enjoying meals together! Volunteers will provide encouragement, assist with food prep, and foster a welcoming atmosphere.

    Events Covered:

    • Let’s Get Cooking 1 & 2 (Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup, Chicken Noodle Soup)
    • WNS 2: Cooking – Pizza Bagels & Chips
    • Bingo & Pizza Nights
    • Superbowl Tailgate

    Responsibilities:

    • Support participants during cooking activities.
    • Encourage social interaction and inclusion.
    • Help serve food and clean up afterward.

    Dates & Times:

    • Let’s Get Cooking 1 (Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup): Monday, January 19, 2026 from 5:45-7:45 PM at Robbinsdale Cooper High School
    • Let's Get Cooking 2 (Chicken Noodle Soup): Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 5:45-7:45 PM at Robbinsdale Cooper High School
    • Cooking – Pizza Bagels & Chips: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 5:15-7:15 PM at Robbinsdale Cooper High School
    • Bingo & Pizza Night 1: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 from 5:45-8:00 PM at St. Louis Park Rec Center
    • Bingo & Pizza Night 2: Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 5:45-8:00 PM at Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center
    • Superbowl Tailgate: Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 4:45-6:45 PM at St. Louis Park Library

    Skills Needed:

    Comfortable in a kitchen setting, friendly, and inclusive. Please note that all volunteer opportunities do require completion of our online training.

    To Sign-up and For More Information:

    Visit: https://reach.vomo.org/org/reach

    Location

    On-site

    Various Locations Around Metro

    5900 Green Oak Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55343, USA
    Suite 303

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Express Interest

    Click “Sign Up” or email us at volunteer@reachforresources.org to let us know you’re interested.

    Brief Interview

    We’ll contact you to schedule a short phone or video call to share details about our adaptive recreation programs and answer any questions.

    Online Training

    After the interview, you’ll receive access to our online volunteer training platform. Complete the training at your convenience.

    Start Volunteering!

    Once training is complete, you’re ready to join us in making a difference.

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