Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Culinary & Nutrition Volunteer Opportunities (Open to Anyone Really)

Volunteer at a Local Soup Kitchen
When: The 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month
Time: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Praise Tabernacle Church 251 Magnolia Street Cranston, RI 02910
Contact: Pearl L. Beverly 401-781-1565


Work with Staff at Whitmarsh House to Create Healthy Meals for Teen-aged Residents
When: Any Day or Evening
Time: Flexible Times
Where: North Main Street, Providence (near Whole Foods)
Contact: Ivy Booth 401-351-2374 ext. 4

ibooth@whitmarshcorp.org
www.whitmarshcorp.org



Perform a Cooking Demonstration for 8-14 Teens at a Life Skills Class

When: Any Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday
Time: Flexible Times
Where: Turning the Corner, Providence
Contact: Jamie Schobel 401-384-6859

jamies5862@yahoo.com
www.jhcdc.org/programs.html



Bake Dessert for a Community Meal Site for 250 Guests

When: Any Friday
Time: Flexible Times
Where: Mathewson Street Church, Providence
Contact: Diana Burdett 401-454-7422


Teach Children How to Measure Ingredients and Cook Snacks
When: Flexible Dates
Time: Flexible Times
Where: Bridgham Middle School 1655 Westminster Street Providence
Contact: Holly Mignanelli 401-456-9360

holly.mignanelli@ppsd.org


Teach Children in the Little Chefs Program
When: Every Friday
Time: 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where: Cranston YMCA 1225 Park Avenue
Contact: Ashley Coulter 401-943-0444 ext. 106


Help Teach children Who Have Expressed an Interest in Cooking
When: Flexible Dates
Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Pawtucket, RI
Contact: Maria Silva or Cassandra Chaves 401-726-1750 ext. 125

maria_b_silva@hotmail.com
www.blackstoneacademy.org


Meal Kitchen Helpers Needed - St. Patrick's Monday Soup Kitchen
What: Volunteers needed on Mondays to help prepare food and set up dining room for meal site guests
When: Mondays
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Food prep and dining room set up) 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Food service and cleanup)
Contact: Doreen Holmes 401-943-0824


Ronald McDonald House - Cook a Meal or Bake a Dessert
What: For the families staying at the 16 room Ronald McDonald House near Hasbro and RI Hospitals in Providence
When: Any Day
Where: Ronald McDonald House near RI Hospital
Contact: Anne Rothenberg 401-274-4447


Fun Fridays Afterschool Program - Teach Kids to Make Healthy Snacks at the West Warwick YMCA
What: Make fruit and yogurt parfaits, fresh salsa, fruit smoothies, or create your own menu
When: Any Friday
Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: West Warwich YMCA
Contact: Kristen Gardiner 401-952-6571

kgardiner@gpymca.org


Be sure to let me know if you are interested in doing one or some of these service projects. I (Jonathan) would be willing to help anyone who wants to do it.

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