Cafe Volunteer

We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Café Volunteer to support our team at our Café, working with staff and people we support. Volunteering with Creative Support is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with support needs.

As a Café Volunteer, you will play a key role in helping the café run smoothly and creating a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere for customers. Working closely alongside our staff team, you’ll support the day-to-day running of the café, helping people we support to serve customers and prepare food and drinks. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys conversation, working as part of a team and is interested in a hospitality/customer service role. If you can spare a couple of hours on a regular basis, we would love to hear from you!

The Courtyard Café is located in Horsforth and is open to the public. Staff work alongside people we support, working with them to serve customers, prepare food and use the coffee machine.

Volunteer Duties:
– Welcoming customers and helping create a friendly, inclusive atmosphere.
– Assisting with setting up and clearing the café, including moving tables and chairs.
– Ensuring the space is clean, tidy, and accessible for all, including wheelchair users.
– Preparing and serving hot and cold drinks, such as tea and coffee.
– Serving refreshments and snacks in line with food hygiene guidance.
– Washing up and keeping kitchen and serving areas clean.
– Following guidance from café staff and working as part of a team.
– Observing health and safety procedures at all times Report any safeguarding concerns to Creative Support staff members.
– Understand and work within Creative Support Policies and procedures, respecting boundaries.
– Attend regular supervisions with your allocated volunteer supervisor and complete any training provided.

Hours: Flexible days/times, the café is open Monday to Saturday, 9:30am-3:30pm

Application Instructions:
To apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above.

You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed application forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk to be considered.

Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS

If you would like to discuss volunteering with Creative Support of have any questions about the application process, please contact our Volunteer Team on 0161 236 0829 or email volunteer@creativesupport.co.uk.