Volunteering in the kitchen: from food waste to delicious meals

Duration:

• Saturday, 12 September 2026
• Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Your volunteer slot will last at least two hours. You can register for the shift that’s most convenient for you.

Location:

kHaus, Unterer Rheinweg, 4057 Basel

How it will work:

• When you register, select your preferred shift and provide your contact details. You’ll then receive a confirmation by email.
• On the day of your shift, please check in at the information desk. You will then be assigned to your station according to the shift schedule. The person in charge on site will brief you on your tasks and help you get started.
• After your shift ends, you’re welcome to continue helping out or to enjoy the banquet with a drink or a meal.

Introduction:

• After signing up for a shift, you’ll receive a confirmation email. 

Support:

After signing up for a shift, you’ll receive a confirmation email. 

• Contact persons will be available to assist you throughout the event.
• Upon arrival, please report to the information desk where you will receive assistance with any organizational questions or concerns.
• The station lead will be responsible for your assigned area.

Tasks:

Depending on your interests and needs, you can help out in various areas:

Setup & logistics:

• Setting up equipment and materials
• Setting up and preparing the work areas
• Transporting and moving materials

Kitchen & buffet:

• Preparing and chopping vegetables and other food items
• Plating dishes
• Setting up the buffet
• Helping the chefs

Looking after guests

• Welcoming and providing information to guests
• Serving as a host during the banquet
• Helping to guide guests

Communication

• Distributing flyers and providing information
• Raising awareness about food rescue and sustainability

Photos & videos

• Photographing the event
• Assisting with the creation of photo and video content
• Your own camera is a plus

Removal

• Packing away furniture/equipment
• Cleaning up and returning materials
• Taking down the work areas

What you'll need:

• You enjoy cooking, sustainable eating and food rescue.
• You enjoy working with other people.
• If you enjoy interacting with guests, we’d especially love to have you join us as a host.
• There are also behind-the-scenes tasks for those who prefer to work quietly and without direct contact with guests.

Note about photos:
The organization will take photos during the event. If you’d prefer not to be photographed, please let the on-site photographer know.