Community Cafe Assistant

As a Community Café Volunteer, you will help create a friendly and welcoming environment for everyone who visits the café.
Main tasks include:
Helping to prepare and serve breakfast and/or lunch.
Spending time chatting with customers and providing friendly company.
Keeping the café clean and tidy during and after service.
Working as part of a friendly and supportive volunteer team.
No previous experience is needed. We will provide training, guidance and support.

About Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

Our aims are to establish a thriving, dynamic, community centre in the heart of Drylaw that: Promotes the values and worth of all people, Encourages the active involvement of all residents and groups, Celebrates the cultural richness and diversity of the community, Creates opportunities for the development of individual potential and wellbeing, Fosters a cohesive and harmonious community. Objectives and Principles of the Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre: To provide an inviting, accessible and safe community facility as a focal point for all residents and groups to meet, To develop programmes, services and activities that the address the social, cultural, recreational, welfare and educational needs of the community, To establish a skilled team of volunteers to function as an essential support for the food growing areas on site,

Experience Required

Essential: Friendly and approachable manner Good communication and listening skills Willingness to work as part of a team Reliable and willing to get involved Respectful and welcoming towards people from all backgrounds Desirable: Experience in a hospitality setting Basic food preparation

Training Details

All volunteers will receive an informal induction to the café, including an introduction to the centre, the role, food safety and relevant policies and procedures. Volunteers will receive ongoing support and guidance from staff and other volunteers. We also provide the opportunity to gain a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, with the cost of the training covered by us.

Location/Travel Details

The role is based at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre, 67B Groathill Road North, Edinburgh, EH4 2SA. The centre is easily accessible by public transport, with Lothian Buses 17 and 24 stopping approximately a 2-minute walk away. The centre is fully wheelchair accessible, with all facilities on the ground floor and accessible toilets and seating. There is free parking and bike racks on-site.

Expenses

Travel expenses

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