Kitchen Prep , Cooking, Serving & Cleaning at a Non-profit School in Antwerp

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project: 26 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
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Connect with international travelers: 37 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice English: 37 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

30h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Bartending: Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

Our current head chefs are Alistair, Ruth & Chala who are skilled in preparing Plant-based, Whole food, Organic, Vegetarian Cuisine. Assist and learn hands-on in the kitchen, from cleaning and chopping veggies, to recipe and menu planning, all the necessary preparations as well as plating. We work on a rotation 6 shifts a week. 2 full days off. We need help to cook but you would also be expected to serve customers and cleaning tasks.

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Requirements

Fluent English
Between 18 and 40 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
European Union Passport

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

3. Good health and well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

13. Climate action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts by regulating emissions and promoting developments in renewable energy.

15. Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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51 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Non Profit School

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

37 Meeting international travelers
37 Practicing English
22 Meeting locals
16 Immersing in the local culture
16 Learning about sustainability
12 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

24 3. Good health and well-being
10 15. Life on land
8 13. Climate action

valentina

Colombia

Volunteering at the school was a life-changing experience. I made lasting friendships and learned about vegan and organic diets. Moreover, Antwerp's location made it easy to explore nearby areas. The volunteer-run restaurant helped me develop soft skills like customer interaction, cooking, cleaning, and teamwork. Also working with chefs Chala and Ruth was fun—they made every day feel like working with friends.

28 days ago

sonia

Iran

I am lucky to have stayed at the school as my first volunteering experience! Ruth & Chala are lovely, they enjoy cooking and create a friendly environment in the kitchen. But my favorite thing about my stay was having an amazing team of volunteers who are my dear friends now, thanks to Ruth who matched us carefully. Personally, I asked for double shifts because I wanted more free days to prepare for exams for university, they helped me a lot and were flexible about my shifts which was great. I had a lovely stay and I highly recommend them if you love cooking!!

about 1 month ago

Momo

Morocco

Loved the experience in general, the vibes of the city and the kindness of the personnel, the work was fun sometimes hard but easily manageable, could have stayed a bit more but will definitely come back!

about 1 month ago

Audrey

United States

Super great volunteer experience! The room I had was so lovely- private & with a great window. I originally planned to stay 2 months and extended to 3! More of a chill, relaxed volunteer experience (more early mornings & not many late nights or partying!) Antwerp is a great city and Ruth & Chala can give you great recommendations for stores, the school, activities, etc. The work is easy and fun if you enjoy cooking and you'll learn a lot about vegan cuisine !

3 months ago

Linda

Germany

I had a great time at the school. I learned a lot of new recipes and I enjoyed discovering Antwerp and other Belgian cities. They always made sure to make my stay as pleasant as possible. I'm happy I now gained more experience in the hospitality sector as well :)

5 months ago

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