Volunteering Opportunity: Cafe Helper with Communities 1st

Before you can register your interest for this opportunity you must be registered as a volunteer.

Communities 1st are opening a coffee cart in St Albans Civic Centre. We are looking for volunteers to help with the running of this cart. We will be opening during the week serving freshly roasted coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soft drinks and light snacks. This is the perfect opportunity to learn new skills and meet new people.

We are looking for volunteers to help with two three hour shifts. The first shift being from 8am-11am and the second one being from 11am-2pm

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: St Albans

Location: Indoor

Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons

Practical Considerations: We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and abilities.

References will be required from applications and will be taken up.

All out of pocket expenses reimbursed.

Volunteers MUST be over 16 (or be accompanied by an adult if under 16).

A DBS check will be required for this role.

Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS)

Suitable for: 16 – 17 year olds, 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, University students, Older People

Suitable for volunteers interested in: Health and Wellbeing, Retail, Voluntary & Community Action

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: No

Full Description:
You will assist the team in taking orders, preparing beverage orders, stocking shelves and serving customers, washing up and making sure the equipment is clean.

To be able to carry out this role you do not need any previous experience, as training will be given. However, there are some things we need from you:

Be enthusiastic, motivated, honest, reliable, trustworthy and have a caring nature.

You will be patient and will treat people with different abilities , beliefs and religion to your own respectfully.

Be self motivated, work on your own initiative and be able to work as part of a team.