Partnering with University College Birmingham, Bring it on Brum! invited 2nd-year food and nutrition students to spice up their Easter programme. These students didn’t just complete their volunteer hours—they crafted interactive workshops that turned learning about food and nutrition into a delicious adventure!
Students brainstormed fresh ideas to dazzle young minds. From cooking healthy snacks to exploring lifestyle topics, every workshop was designed to be fun, informative and hands-on.
Kids loved having university students lead sessions. It wasn’t just about learning—it was about bonding over new activities and showing off their skills. The enthusiasm and respect were infectious!
For Bring it on Brum providers, having extra hands meant more creativity and confidence. Together, they explored new culinary horizons, empowering each other to try bold new flavours and activities.
Students gained valuable insights into community nutrition challenges. They learned from diverse experiences, cultures, and educational needs across Birmingham, making every session a learning journey filled with laughter and discovery.
From tasty treats to eye-opening discussions, the partnership between UCB and Bring it on Brum! didn’t just nourish bodies—it fed young minds and sparked a passion for healthy living that will last a lifetime!
Equally provider staff enjoy having external support with activities around food and nutrition. It supports their own confidence and development by offering food-based sessions and empowers them to try different things at other times.
Finally, the students gain a wide variety of knowledge from working with young people. They have fed back the sessions were lots of fun, and gave them a real insight into some of the challenges to providing nutritional education in community settings. They were able to experience a broad mix of cultures, educational needs, ages of young people and community differences across Birmingham through the Spring holiday programme.