Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Chefs
Every Cooking for Life series requires a local volunteer chef to teach the hands-on cooking component of the class. We are recruiting chefs, culinary professionals, or people who like to cook and work with a group. The volunteer chef must attend each 2½-hour class for the entire 6-week series. We provide all chefs with a Chef’s Guide that includes weekly recipes and teaching tips. Click here to download our Chef’s Information Form (.doc).

Childcare Providers
Childcare is provided free-of-charge at all Cooking for Life classes so that parents have an opportunity to participate in the class. Childcare providers are asked to come to every class for a total of 2 ½ hours of childcare per class for six weeks. Childcare is usually in a separate room from the class and many toys and games are provided for the children.

General Volunteers
General projects are available for Cooking for Life classes. Individuals are needed for the following projects:
- Dividing bulk spices and flour into individual portions
- Assembling participant binders
- Assisting with Cooking for Life bulk mailings

Please email Rebecca O'Reilly at if you would like to get involved with the Cooking for Life program.

Student Internship Opportunities

The Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger offers internships to undergraduate and graduate students who want to gain experience in a dynamic, highly effective statewide nonprofit that develops sustainable programs to address hunger and promote good nutrition. VTCECH takes seriously its commitment to emerging leaders in public policy, public health and social justice.

Internship Requirements

Applicants must be incoming juniors, seniors, or graduate students in public policy, social work, community development, nutrition, or related fields
Minimum commitment of 6 hours per week at our Burlington office
Students must demonstrate a high level of dependability, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to VTCECH’s mission

Internship Descriptions

Application Process

Internships are offered at various time throughout the year based on staff availability and applicant interest. Please download an internship application (.doc). Mail internship applications to:

Karen Dolan
Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger
180 Flynn Avenue
Burlington, Vermont 05401

Or email the application to Karen Dolan at .

Encourage your School to Hike for Hunger!

This fall is VTCECH’s 13th annual Hike for Hunger event—and this year it’s better than ever, with the launch of a new hunger curriculum to help hiking kids learn more about hunger in our state. To learn more, click here.

Other volunteer opportunities

The Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger is also seeking volunteers on an on-call basis to assist with bulk mailings, answering phones, and general office help. These volunteer opportunities are infrequent in nature, but essential to the organization’s many education and outreach efforts. If you would like to be put on our volunteers-to-call list, please email or call 802-865-0255. Thank you.