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Community Cafe Volunteers
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Victoria Skoyles
#122618
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Community Cafe Volunteers help create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.
Community Café Volunteers help create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. They support the day-to-day running of the café while helping to reduce isolation, encourage community connections, and provide affordable food and drinks.
Main Responsibilities
- Welcome customers and create a friendly atmosphere.
- Prepare and serve drinks and simple food items.
- Operate the till and handle payments (where trained).
- Keep the café clean, tidy, and well-stocked.
- Wash dishes and maintain food hygiene standards.
- Support community lunches, events, and activities.
- Chat with visitors and help people feel included.
- Assist with setting up and clearing away before and after sessions.
- Follow health and safety, safeguarding, and food hygiene procedures.
- Work as part of a supportive volunteer team.
Skills and Qualities
- Friendly, approachable, and reliable.
- Good communication and listening skills.
- Enjoys working with people from all backgrounds.
- Willing to learn new skills.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Respectful, patient, and non-judgemental.
What Volunteers Will Gain
- Experience working in a community café.
- Training in food hygiene, customer service, and health and safety.
- Increased confidence and practical skills.
- The opportunity to make a real difference in the local community.
- References and support for future employment or volunteering opportunities.
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About Volunteering and Skills Connections
Volunteering and Skills Connections is a Great Yarmouth Borough Council initiative, collaborating with organisations from the private, statutory and voluntary sectors. It supports residents across the Borough to access volunteering, training, and skills development opportunities that can boost their aspirations and employment prospects.
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