Kitchen Support Volunteer (Baking & Wellbeing Programme)

Bramber Bakehouse provides women with the confidence, knowledge and skills for a positive future. Our baking, wellbeing and life skills programmes are designed to support women who've experienced abuse, exploitation or displacement. 

We are looking for kind and caring volunteers to assist in supporting the team with our eight-week baking programme, which offers a safe space for women to learn new skills, self care tools and connect with a community of peers.

Key responsibilities: 

• Washing Up & Dishwasher Management
• Setup & Clean-Up
• Hospitality & Refreshments
• Session & Team Support

Please note that the deadline for applications for this opportunity is Sunday 1st November 2026.

Interviews will take place Monday 7th December 2026 or Tuesday 8th December 2026.

Skills

Desirable criteria

• Experience working with women survivors 
• Knowledge of a variety of bakery skills

Person attributes

• Gender Requirement: Female only (Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act for roles directly supporting women survivors of trauma).
• Attributes: Kind, caring, reliable, and aligned with Bramber Bakehouse’s mission to empower women.
• Skills: Good communication skills and the ability to work positively as part of a team.

Benefits

• An opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of women 
• Invitation to attend annual Bramber Bakehouse Team & Community Events
• We offer training, supervision support, reasonable travel expenses, and a communal lunch on programme days.

Practical Considerations

• Central Brighton location
• Commitment: Available for the full 8-week programme duration and able to attend mandatory pre-programme training.
• Available for interviews Monday 7th Dec or Tues 8th Dec 2026.
• Available for Online training - Monday 11th January 2027.
• Physical & Practical Demands: This is an active, dynamic role requiring candidates to be on their feet for extended periods throughout workshop sessions; regular breaks are structured into the day. 
• Safeguarding: This role requires a satisfactory basic DBS check.

Supporting individuals with additional support needs and/or disabilities

Training, Support & Supervision

When do I need to be available?

Details

Commitment: Available for the full 8-week programme duration and able to attend mandatory pre-programme training. Programme Schedule and Key Dates as follows: 7 hours per week (9:00am – 4:00pm) on Mondays during term dates 2027 Spring: Monday 22 February – Monday 19 April (No session 29 March – Easter) Summer: Monday 24 May – Monday 19 July (No session 31 May – Bank Holiday) Autumn: Monday 27 September – Monday 22 November (No session 25 October – Half Term)

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