Volunteer needed for Career Day

[persiancook]

Would anyone be willing to visit a K-12 school on June 3rd for their Career Day? They would love to have a chef visit.

I would be happy to return the favor if you ever need a Career Day demo from an engineering professor in MO :-)

Any help or advice is much appreciated.

[Busboy]

What city/county?

Not that I'm a chef, but this forum does cover four states, so narrowing the request might be helpful. Also what time commitment is involves and the time of day.

[persiancook]

What  city/county? 

Not that I'm a chef, but this forum does cover four states, so narrowing the request might be helpful. Also what time commitment is involves and the time of day.

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I apologize. I only paid attention to the DC part in the forum title. The school is in Potomac, MD. Anytime between 8:30 and 11:30 on June 3rd would be fine, and the duration of the visit is up to the kind volunteer.

It is a small private school, so the kitchen is not big enough to allow the students to watch a demo there, but they have a big hall that can be used. Audio/video presentation equipment can be provided. They could also provide the kind volunteer with a list of questions the students have typically had about career choices.

Thanks again. My mother is the very devoted principal of this school, and I am sure that the children will be thrilled to see a chef in action. The younger students are adorable.

[Malawry]

Are you looking for a restaurant chef or chef-owner? Or just any type of chef? "Chef" can mean a lot of things.

[persiancook]

Any type of chef would be great.

They are looking for someone who can describe this career path to the students. A short (or long) demo would probably be fascinating for them. I am sure that listening and watching anyone in the hierarchy (of which this humble engineer is rather ignorant) would be enlightening.

Most people, myself included, do not realize the skill and art involved in preparing many of the meals that we eat. My mother thought that hearing from someone in the culinary arts would raise the childrens' awareness of this matter, teach them to appreciate the art, and plant the seed of such a career in their minds.

Edited May 13, 2005 by persiancook (log)

[persiancook]

I have found a kind volunteer. I will post again if the scheduling details do not work out.

Thanks to all.