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)
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)
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.