Gen22 Cooking Up Change
Want to make a difference, whilst gaining experience in kitchen work, community support, teamwork and communication?
We’re calling on 16-25 year-olds who are struggling to find employment, to get involved at ChangeKitchen CIC - an award-winning social enterprise and Kindness Cafe in Balsall Heath, which has been providing delicious, climate-friendly food since 2010.
How it works:
THIRTY HOURS. We’ll plan your work on your time and your schedule, provided you can work for thirty hours between your first shift, and March 31st 2026.
YOUR WORK. Fancy being a pro baker? Or prefer canapes? As much as possible, we can tailor your time at ChangeKitchen CIC to your interests!
SUPPORT: You’ll be supported every step of the way, with formal check-ins to ensure you're happy, comfortable as you make progress at work.
CONNECTION: It doesn’t matter if you don’t fancy being a chef in the future. Working at ChangeKitchen CIC is an opportunity to make meaningful connections with others, contribute to the local community, and build skills in teamwork and communication helpful for future employment, and essential for life.
Get involved today | We need your talent to cook up change!
Contact James for a friendly chat and arrange to pop into our ChangeKitchen Kindness Cafe to find out more.
Find us here | Call us on 07828 825850
University of Birmingham catering volunteers working with ChangeKitchen CIC at the SUSTAIN UnConference (Oct 2025)