Get Involved
Our vision is to contribute to a thriving ecosystem of community members passionate about education, youth voice, and food justice. We welcome you to join us in this journey and look forward to co-conspiring together.
Become a Sponsor
Sponsors make our work possible. We are a registered 501(c)3 non-profit as a program of On The Road Collaborative. Any donation makes an immense difference, whether you are a corporation or an individual. For example. a donation of the following amounts provide these supports:
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$100: groceries for one cooking class
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$250: one field trip to the local community
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$500: one semester paid internship for a high schooler
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$1,000: youth family and community showcase events for the year at one site
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$5,000: all groceries at one site for a full year (including showcases)
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If you are interested in a corporate sponsorship, please email the Emerging Chefs Program Director, Kristi Van Sickle, at kristi@ontheroadcollaborative.com to discuss options.
Volunteer
Want to contribute your time? We have plenty of space for you to join us as a volunteer. Opportunities include:
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Weekly class support to participate during regular afterschool cooking classes.
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Serving as a chaperone to accompany us on our field trips to farms, cooking competitions, and restaurants.
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Supporting our summer intensive programs
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Teaching a cooking class as a community member- especially if there are certain foods or food cultures you are especially passionate about! (Ingredients would be provided)
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If you are interested in volunteering, please email the Emerging Chefs Program Director, Kristi Van Sickle, at kristi@ontheroadcollaborative.com to discuss options.
Join our team
The bulk of our programming is done from September to May, with occasional June or July program. We have a rolling application to join our team, as well! Due to the nature of our program currently, we can only provide part-time positions at ~15 hours per week. However depending on your skillset and experience, we are open to discussing other possibilities!
Note: when you go to apply, make sure you select the "Edible Education Instructor" position.