카라 Foundation

Get involved · 함께해요

There’s a place at the table.

KARA runs on people who give their time and what they know. Pick the role that fits you.

Volunteer with us

Teens: join the Youth Volunteer Crew

Help run workshops and festivals, teach younger kids, and grow into a crew lead. Earn verified service hours, real leadership experience and a reference from a KARA mentor. Ages [AGES].

Adults: help at events

Set up stations, welcome families, interpret between Korean and English, take photos or help clean up. One event or every month. Volunteers who work with youth complete a background check and a short safety orientation.

Sign up to volunteer

I’d like to help with

Teens: we’ll ask a parent or guardian to sign the volunteer form.

For restaurant owners & chefs

Join the movement.

KARA was started by restaurant owners, and it grows when more of you join. Give back the way you know best. You bring the recipe and the story; we handle registration, supplies, space and helpers.

TeachLead a Sonmat Saturday or a festival demo.
MentorGuide a teen interested in food or business.
Share your storyBe interviewed for Founder Stories.
Give food or spaceHost a workshop or donate ingredients.

What we ask of instructors: one planning call, the recipe and ingredient list two weeks ahead, and two to three hours on the day.

Join as a restaurant owner

How you’d like to help

한국어로 연락 원하시면 알려주세요. We’ll call you in Korean or English.

Organizations: partner with us

Schools, libraries, community centers, churches, youth programs and businesses can host an event, co-design a program, refer families or sponsor a season.

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