Shop Volunteer

1. Café & Surplus Food Support

    Customer Service: Serve drinks and cakes, welcome visitors.

    Stocking & Sales: Display and stock surplus food items; handle cash transactions for sales.

    Hygiene: Maintain cleanliness and basic food safety in the café and food area.

2. General Administration (Flexible)

    Communication: Manage incoming emails and phone calls.

    Operations Support: Monitor and record stock levels for reordering.

    Filing & Research: Organize documents; assist in researching funding sources and fundraising event preparation.

3. Volunteer Driver (Driving Licence Required)

    Food Collection: Use own vehicle (mileage reimbursed at 45p/mile) to safely collect donated food from local sources (e.g., supermarkets).

    Logistics: Coordinate collection times and ensure prompt, safe delivery back to the location.

    Loading: Assist with light lifting and moving of food crates/boxes.

Training: Full induction and training for all tasks, including basic food hygiene, barista training & experience and admin procedures.

Flexibility: The opportunity to choose the role and commitment that best suits your lifestyle.

Community: Become part of a supportive, grassroots team making a tangible difference in Coldean.

Practical Considerations

We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic Community Support Volunteers to be the backbone of our local operations in Coldean. By joining our team, you can choose how you help—from serving in our café and assisting with our surplus food project to handling essential admin or collecting supplies. Your time will directly support vulnerable people and local residents in our community.

Support Disabled

We are flexible and committed to meeting individual needs while providing the best possible support.

Skills

We value enthusiasm and reliability over professional experience. We need volunteers who are:
    • Friendly & Approachable: Able to offer a warm welcome to all community members
    • Reliable: Dependable in committing to agreed-upon shifts or tasks
    • Organised: Particularly for administrative and stock control tasks
    • For Drivers Only: Must hold a valid UK Driving Licence and have access to a safe vehicle

When do I need to be available?

Details	Flexible – varies based on role and availability.

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Where does this role take place?

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