Volunteer Information
The People’s Potato would not be able to produce meals for over 400 hungry students and community members without the generous help of our volunteers. We NEED you! Volunteers can help in our kitchen for however long they like, any time between 9am and 3pm, Monday to Thursday, during the fall and winter semesters. By helping out, you have the perk of not having to wait in line for your lunch and can instead eat in our serving area. It’s a great opportunity to learn about vegan cooking and meet many wonderful people!
FAQ
Q: When can I come to volunteer in the kitchen?
A: You are welcome to come volunteer from Monday to Thursday, between 9am and 3pm.
Q: Do I need to sign up to volunteer?
A: There is no need to sign up to volunteer with us! You can simply come by our kitchen during our opening hours and we will show you the ropes!
Q: What tasks can I be expected to perform while I volunteer?
A: The volunteer tasks will depend on when in the day you show up.
From 9am to 12pm, you will be asked to assist with the preparation of vegetables and other produce. If time allows, we might ask you to help us prepare bags for our food bank.
From 12pm to 2pm, you will be asked to help with serving the food to our users.
From 2pm to 3pm, you will be asked to help us clean up the kitchen space by sweeping, cleaning surfaces or mopping. At ALL TIMES, there will be Collective members on site who will help direct you with these tasks.
Q: How long and how often do I need to come volunteer?
A: We do not expect our volunteers to come on a regular basis. The only requirement is that when you do come volunteer, you stay for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Q: Can I come volunteer on Fridays?
A: Every two Fridays, we hold a food bank. While we do need a few volunteers, please ask one of the collective members about coming to volunteer on those days.
Q: What are the privileges I am entitled to, as a volunteer?
A: As a volunteer, you get to skip the line and get access to a lot of snacks and beverages while you're volunteering.
Q: I want to volunteer in the garden, is that possible?
A: Absolutely! Please visit the garden page for more information.
Q: Is there anywhere I can find more guidelines on volunteering?
A: You can find all the volunteer guidelines here.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
The People's Potato Collective
A: You are welcome to come volunteer from Monday to Thursday, between 9am and 3pm.
Q: Do I need to sign up to volunteer?
A: There is no need to sign up to volunteer with us! You can simply come by our kitchen during our opening hours and we will show you the ropes!
Q: What tasks can I be expected to perform while I volunteer?
A: The volunteer tasks will depend on when in the day you show up.
From 9am to 12pm, you will be asked to assist with the preparation of vegetables and other produce. If time allows, we might ask you to help us prepare bags for our food bank.
From 12pm to 2pm, you will be asked to help with serving the food to our users.
From 2pm to 3pm, you will be asked to help us clean up the kitchen space by sweeping, cleaning surfaces or mopping. At ALL TIMES, there will be Collective members on site who will help direct you with these tasks.
Q: How long and how often do I need to come volunteer?
A: We do not expect our volunteers to come on a regular basis. The only requirement is that when you do come volunteer, you stay for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Q: Can I come volunteer on Fridays?
A: Every two Fridays, we hold a food bank. While we do need a few volunteers, please ask one of the collective members about coming to volunteer on those days.
Q: What are the privileges I am entitled to, as a volunteer?
A: As a volunteer, you get to skip the line and get access to a lot of snacks and beverages while you're volunteering.
Q: I want to volunteer in the garden, is that possible?
A: Absolutely! Please visit the garden page for more information.
Q: Is there anywhere I can find more guidelines on volunteering?
A: You can find all the volunteer guidelines here.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
The People's Potato Collective