Designed to be a fun volunteering opportunity based on an everyday activity, Meal Makers aims to tackle malnutrition and loneliness in older adults (55+), who struggle with the ability or motivation to prepare a home-cooked meal for themselves. As a Volunteer Cook Befriender, you will prepare an extra portion of food in your own home and deliver it to your 'Diner' at a time that suits you both. This opportunity is extremely flexible and meal sharing can occur as little or often as you like – weekly, fortnightly or just occasionally.

It is essential that the volunteer has some people skills and is able to communicate with others. No training or formal cookery experience is required - just the ability to cook basic, nutritious meals.

Volunteering with Meal Makers is an informal role. We will expect all volunteers to apply to become a member of the PVG scheme (at no cost to the volunteer) and take our short hygiene quiz. We have an informal chat to get to know our volunteers a little bit better and there will be ongoing support available from the Meal Makers team.

Flexible. We encourage our volunteers to commit 1 hour per week to their role as a Cook / Befriender, however we understand this may not be possible for everyone but would require at least 1 hour per month. Our team will pair you up with a ‘Diner’ that matches with your availability / expectations of the service.

Meals are prepared at the volunteers’ home and delivered to the older person. We aim to match our volunteer cooks with a diner within walking distance but if you have a vehicle and are happy to travel a short distance, that is great! This opportunity is Glasgow -wide and we regularly have new Diners signing up to the service.

Click 'I am interested in this opportunity' to find out more on how to get involved!