{"id":463,"date":"2026-05-13T11:23:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T11:23:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lcrc.on.ca\/?page_id=463"},"modified":"2026-05-13T13:12:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T13:12:06","slug":"volunteer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lcrc.on.ca\/?page_id=463","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-section-1 has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow is-style-section-1--1\" style=\"padding-right:5%;padding-left:5%;background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/lcrc.on.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/leafybackground-2.png&apos;);background-size:cover;background-attachment:fixed;\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a7f92569 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:0px;padding-top:3%;padding-right:3%;padding-bottom:3%;padding-left:3%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"501\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-380 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/lcrc.on.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/volunteer.jpg\" style=\"object-position:52% 36%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"52% 36%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lcrc.on.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/volunteer.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lcrc.on.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/volunteer-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#768076\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-base-2-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-raleway-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-20702f3eeff875ec46de188a0eae2dc7\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><strong><em>Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the London Community Resource Centre!<\/em><\/strong><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We deeply appreciate you considering partnering with us Your contribution as a volunteer is invaluable in helping us deliver impactful programs like our <\/em><strong><em>Grow Cook Learn <\/em><\/strong><em>workshop series. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><em>On a typical workshop day (usually 4:30 PM &#8211; 8:30 PM, with potential advance preparation), you might find yourself:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Setting up the workshop space, including equipment, ingredients, and participant stations<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><em>Taking charge of a specific station, guiding participants through activities.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><em>Circulating amongst participants, offering friendly conversation and assistance as needed.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Our aim is to create a healthy and welcoming environment where everyone feels comfortable learning. Workshops can range from 10 to 30 participants and may involve station-based work, following recipes, engaging with short presentations, and observing demonstrations. After the workshop concludes, volunteers play a vital role in cleaning tables, distributing leftover ingredients, washing dishes, and other general tidying tasks.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For those interested in our culinary programs, our <\/em><strong><em>Public Grow Cook Learn<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em><em>series welcomes volunteers aged high school and above. You can find more information about this exciting program <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/l.instagram.com\/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdandelion.events%2Fo%2Fgrowcooklearn%2Fa%2Fgrow-cook-learn-public-workshops%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnGZbPd0g-RY4C74JD6RS2P0j-R6nRalmmSOJ0efpJNaylQxoEMAdsykpjjo4_aem_5jrt7rdrUEOkZfAILtNEnw&amp;e=AUCtUsodKe7vi_wQKAMh0KfbtewpKwqgHplPWXT6QS32FaZElTCn442M2aysgqRwSBcqDxQMDA6FnA6CLwcO_cb5lQM-K_pdgc3PjXX_5Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We also offer opportunities to support our younger participants. The <\/em><strong><em>Youth Prep &amp; Eat<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em><em>series requires volunteers with a high school diploma and a genuine sense of care and patience when interacting with young participants. Learn more about how you can contribute to this program <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/l.instagram.com\/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdandelion.events%2Fo%2Fgrowcooklearn%2Fa%2Fprep-eat-youth-series%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnzRmKjXlB0rvRHq7qZzFkSuBNYjM2hGk5bIk86tVz6vfMw5JpTBsTJSKYmTk_aem_eR7W6UPd99jejubWhPuR9A&amp;e=AUC-FXZB6vcEoeLAIKynpO2sE-RS7lNbWeZnNSwZXqClBqR76PFvAtMGzV4_phAHHwlIIgmkSL5mTcWZMA9O7usGqMWZkOV7lU1y_XX8hg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Beyond our workshop series, volunteers can also get involved in our vibrant green spaces. The <\/em><strong><em>Westview Community Garden<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em><em>is a space rented out to community members who may lack the space or resources to garden at home. Volunteer duties in the garden can vary and may include tilling garden plots, caring for our apple tree, assisting gardeners with larger tasks such as distributing soil and compost, and building garden boxes. Occasionally, extra garden plots may be utilized for workshop purposes. Please note that there is no specific schedule for garden volunteer activities, offering flexibility for those interested.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>In all our volunteer roles, please know that all necessary materials and equipment will be provided.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>All prospective volunteers will be invited for an interview. 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