Volunteer with us

FEAST works with local communities to help the people experiencing food insecurity, and we strive to keep most of our activities volunteer led.  Learn more here about how your skills can be used in your community.

The volunteer registration process

Book a call with us

Complete registration

Book your first session

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Volunteer opportunities

Cook

Our cooking sessions bring together volunteers from the community, joining forces to produce delicious, healthy meals. Together, based on the food we have in stock our volunteers decide on a menu and divide up the kitchen tasks between them. This could include food preparation, cooking, cleaning, packaging, labelling, and washing up. During dining or lunch sessions where users eat, our volunteers also serve up food.

Befriender

Our volunteer befrienders are helping us at a very exciting time. As we’re extending our reach by opening new communal dining services, you will be supporting our service users to feel more socially connected and less isolated. You will also have the opportunity to serve our delicious meals and ensure the smooth running of our communal dining session.

Delivery

Our driver volunteers are essential to FEAST’s services, collecting food for our kitchens and delivering meals to partner hostels and community centers. They also support surplus food redistribution to partner organizations, improving their access to nutritious food. You can help with your bike, vehicle, or as a registered van driver.

Remote

We have a host of various remote volunteering opportunities including fundraising, content, marketing and media roles (see current openings here). However, you're not restricted to the roles we're currently advertising. If you have skills or experience that you believe could be put to good use in a voluntary capacity, do get in touch.

Volunteer Portal

Once you've registered as a cooking volunteer, you'll receive a password to access our volunteer portal below. If you're not yet registered with us, please get in touch!

View the portal here

What our volunteers say

Most people I volunteer with like Dean the Chef or Demetrits seem down to earth and fun to work with and anyone else seems a good team. Can have a little nice banta with them that I find helps with mental health 🙂

FEAST volunteer

"It was such a rewarding and fulfilling experience, and I’m grateful to have been part of your mission. From the very beginning, I felt welcomed and supported by the team. The work we did together was not only meaningful but also incredibly well organised. The entire experience reinforced my belief in the power of community and the difference we can make when we come together to help others."

ONO volunteer

The people I have cooked alongside have been very nice, I feel like I'm contributing to an important cause and I've found myself becoming a better cook which has been satisfying. Thanks for all the good work!

FEAST volunteer

"We all loved the opportunity to cook for people in the community... It was great to see surplus fruit and veg be made into a nourishing meal! Thank you so much for this opportunity and we'll definitely be back again in the new year."

FEAST corporate volunteer 

I appreciate the trust you have in volunteers, without too much over-managing. The freedom and oversight we have as volunteers makes me proud of each meal we prepare.

FEAST volunteer cook

FAQs

Do you have some burning questions? Here are some of the most common queries our supporters and volunteers have.
  • Where do the sessions take place?

    FEAST kitchens are based across the London boroughs of Camden, Islington, Westminster and Hackney. We will share the addresses once you complete your introductory call.

  • When can I volunteer?

    We have volunteering opportunities every day of the week. For cooks, our sessions run Monday-Sunday, including some evening sessions. For drivers, we offer collections Tuesday-Thursday every week. Remote volunteering is flexible!

  • Can I get involved in remote volunteering?

    Yes! We offer plenty of remote volunteering opportunities, from marketing to media to fundraising. If you have a skill that you would like to contribute, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to speak with you.

  • What’s the process to become a volunteer?

    First, you’ll need to book an introductory call with our Volunteer Coordinator. Here, you will find out more about our opportunities and how you can get started. You’ll need to complete a quick registration form and, for kitchen volunteers, food safety and hygiene training.

  • How flexible are the volunteering opportunities?

    Our volunteering opportunities are very flexible. We ask for a commitment of 1-2 sessions per month, but it’s up to you to manage your own hours and fit these around your availability. Remote volunteers can be as flexible as needed, managing their own hours to complete the set tasks.

  • I want to volunteer but I have a disability. Can I still register?

    FEAST is proud to be an accessible, inclusive charity. If you would like to support us, whether by cooking, delivering meals or volunteering from home, we would love to hear from you! We will always do our utmost to ensure that your needs are met, and we will disclose any potential barriers to volunteering with you.

  • Can I bring a friend or family member when I volunteer?

    Once you’re registered, you’re welcome to invite a loved one to one of your volunteering sessions as part of our “bring-a-buddy” scheme. However, we ask that you arrange this through us, and please do not bring anyone with you without our knowledge. We’ll ask your buddy to complete a quick registration form so we can log their attendance and collect some basic data, such as allergies and accessibility requirements.

  • I’m under 18. Can I volunteer?

    Unfortunately, we’re unable to onboard volunteers under 18 years old due to the nature of working in busy kitchens and alongside vulnerable people. Some of our community partners may have other opportunities for young people, so feel free to contact us at volunteer@feastwithus.org.uk if you’d like to know more.

  • Are the cooking sessions led by a chef?

    Most of our cooking sessions are led by a Chef or Kitchen Supervisor. However, we also run some volunteer-led sessions which are supported by experienced FEAST volunteers. You’re never on your own when cooking with FEAST!

  • I’m not an experienced cook. Can I still join?

    Absolutely! You don’t need any cooking experience to be a FEAST volunteer cook. If you love cooking or would like to pick up new skills and are comfortable being in a kitchen, this is a great opportunity for you!

  • I only want to do one day of volunteering. Can I still register?

    Unfortunately, we cannot register volunteers for one day only, unless you’ve been invited to a session by an existing FEAST volunteer. To register with us, we ask for a minimum commitment of 1-2 sessions per month for 3 months.

  • I’m from a corporate team. Can we join FEAST for a volunteering day?

    Yes! FEAST offers bespoke corporate volunteering sessions where you and your team can join us for a few hours of cooking and/or delivering meals. This is a great team-building day where you can escape the office, show off your culinary skills and give back to your community. You can book a call with us or get in touch at volunteer@feastwithus.org.uk