About FareShare Greater Manchester 

FareShare Greater Manchester (soon to be named 'Emerge partner of Felix') works to tackle food insecurity by redistributing in 2025-26, 2,384 tonnes of in date surplus food to over 300 charities and community groups. All thanks to the involvement of our dedicated volunteers. 

About Delicious Vegelicious 

Delicious Vegelicious is a community food project that helps people create quick, nutritious, and affordable meals using fresh fruit and vegetables. Through cooking demonstrations, we encourage people to try new ingredients, discover new flavours, and reduce food waste. 

About the Role 

As a Food Demonstration Volunteer, you'll support our Community Chef at cooking demonstrations across Greater Manchester. You'll help prepare ingredients, engage with participants, encourage comments and opinions, serve food samples, and assist with setting up and clearing away after sessions. 

This is a great opportunity to gain work experience, build confidence, meet new people, and make a positive difference in your local community. 

Location 

Various venues across Greater Manchester. Volunteers can select their preferred location 

Base location: 
 Emerge, Maynard House, New Smithfield Market, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 2WJ 

Time Commitment 

Sessions typically run between 9:30am and 12:30pm. 

Volunteers are usually asked to attend around two sessions per month

Availability can be discussed during registration

Support 

You will be supported by our Community Chefs and Project Development Coordinator, with training and guidance provided. 

What Will I Be Doing? 

• Assisting with setting up cooking demonstrations 

• Preparing ingredients and equipment 

• Supporting the Community Chef during sessions 

• Welcoming and engaging with participants 

• Serving food samples and collecting feedback 

• Helping to tidy up and wash up after sessions 

What We're Looking For 

• A willingness to follow food-safety procedures 

• An interest in food, cooking, or community projects 

• Friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic individuals 

• Good communication skills and confidence with interacting with people of all backgrounds. 

What You'll Gain 

• Experience supporting community food projects 

• Opportunities to develop communication and teamwork skills 

• Experience working alongside a professional chef 

• Increased confidence working with various communities 

• The satisfaction of helping to reduce food waste and food insecurity in Greater Manchester