By volunteering with Shop, Cook & Eat, you will play an important part in supporting autistic people and people with a learning disability to build confidence, independence, and practical life skills. Your support helps people feel empowered to take part in everyday activities like shopping, preparing ingredients, cooking, and sharing a meal together.

You will make a genuine impact by creating a friendly, encouraging environment where people feel valued, included, and able to try new things. Each session you take part in helps someone gain skills, make choices, connect socially, and enjoy a meaningful, positive experience.

No experience needed, just a willingness to support autistic people and people with a learning disability to prepare a delicious meal!

Keen cooking skills a bonus!

Following training:
- Safeguarding
- Autism
- Learning Disability

Volunteering with Shop, Cook & Eat is a rewarding, hands‑on experience where you’ll see the impact of your support straight away. You’ll build meaningful connections with autistic people and people with a learning disability, and be part of a supportive, welcoming community.

You will gain:

- Experience supporting people directly in a relaxed, friendly environment
- Improved confidence and communication skills
- Practical experience in food preparation, cooking, and group support
- Opportunities to meet new people, make connections and be part of a team
- Enjoyment and shared achievement as you sit down together to eat the meal you’ve helped prepare