Training and work experience

Latest

Winter Scarf '21 Program Update

The Winter Scarf '21 Seasonal Training Program is running remotely for now, but we hope to be back face-to-face with our trainees, mentors and diners soon!
Meet Lynette: Scarf's newest team member

Lynette Peters joined the Scarf team in mid-June 2021, in a newly created leadership role, Director of Operations and Programs. During her first week she shared a few thoughts about her new role.
Winter Scarf Dinners

Dine with us and help our new cohort of trainees gain awesome training, mentoring and paid work experience at one of Melbourne's best venues!
Winter Scarf Dinners

Dine with us and help our new cohort of trainees gain awesome training, mentoring and paid work experience at one of Melbourne's best venues!

Scarf 2021 Mid-year fundraising appeal

Help us provide training, mentoring, paid work experience and job readiness support to 50 young people this year!
Winter Scarf Dinners

Dine with us and help our new cohort of trainees gain awesome training, mentoring and paid work experience at one of Melbourne's best venues!
What We Do
Scarf Dinners 2021

After COVID put a stop to seasonal programs last year, we're hoping to make a safe, sustainable return to Scarf Dinners from mid-2021.
Winter Scarf Dinners

Dine with us and help our new cohort of trainees gain awesome training, mentoring and paid work experience at one of Melbourne's best venues!
A celebratory collaboration - Scarf x Olana

2020 marks Scarf's 10th birthday and we've collaborated with artist Olana Janfa to create something really special.
What's a Scarf Dinner?
The Scarf Team

The Scarf team comprises a bunch of passionate staff members and volunteers who are committed to Scarf's Vision, Mission and Values.
10 Week Seasonal Scarf Program

Scarf's 10-week Seasonal Programs include weekly training sessions and a series of Scarf Dinners, where trainees are supported by hospitality mentors whilst gaining paid work experience.
The Scarf Story

At Scarf, we transform the lives of young people seeking protection, and those from refugee and migrant backgrounds, by getting them into work while adding flavour and heart to the Melbourne hospitality industry. Whilst volunteering with the refugee community in 2009 - 2010, Scarf co-founders Hannah Colman and Jess Moran observed firsthand how hard it can be for newly arrived young people to find jobs, despite having a great attitude and a willingness to take on anything!