Volunteer baking opportunities in South London

Volunteer with us

We're always seeking bakers to join our network. We'd also welcome anyone who can support with operations, promotions, fundraising, or other ideas you have to support Free Cakes for Kids Lewisham and Crystal Palace.

Ice cream sundae cake with waffle cone toppers, swirled buttercream and rainbow sprinkles

How volunteer baking works

  1. 1

    Sign up

    Complete the volunteer sign-up form, telling us a bit about your baking experience and availability.

  2. 2

    Join the group

    Once we've checked your application you'll be welcomed into our WhatsApp group and email group, and receive additional ideas and support for your first bake.

  3. 3

    Get matched

    Cake requests will come through on email and WhatsApp. You pick any you can do and sign up. Each cake request will have a time, date and location, and often a brief on the bake.

  4. 4

    Sign up approved

    You will get an email with a calendar invite to your cake delivery date and time.

  5. 5

    Bake!

    Cakes should be at least 8 inches and two layers, unless otherwise specified. Adhere to our food hygiene expectations.

  6. 6

    Deliver

    Take your cake to the designated delivery point in a food-safe box, with a description of the cake and any allergens written on the box.

  7. 7

    Share a photo

    Send us a photo by email so we can confirm the bake and thank you, and post into our WhatsApp group so everyone can see ideas for their own bakes.

Read our food hygiene guidance for volunteer bakers.