supporting, developing and representing community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Community Cafe
with Methilhill Community Children's Initiative.
About this opportunity: | Methilhill Community Children's Initiative is a community led group dedicated to providing local children and young people with opportunities to play, learn and grow • Based within the Methilhill Community Learning Garden, they operate a 6 day programme of activities including garden based activities, local youth clubs and outreach sessions to schools and organisations • They have been running for 10 years, and were founded by local parents and community members who wanted to provide local children with community based experiences • Community spirit together with meaningful learning is at the heart of everything they do • MCCI are looking for volunteers to help within their small community cafe • The cafe is open term-time on Mondays and Fridays 12-2pm, serving soup, sandwiches, stovies and hot drinks • No cash handling involved • You would help prepare and serve food, spend time with the people visiting the cafe and clean up afterwards • This could help build your confidence, meet new people, do something you enjoy, on one or both days • | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | 101 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | Volunteers will be paired with a member of staff who will be their main contact. Ongoing support will also be provided by project manager. Online and in-person training available, including Food Hygiene if needed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Travel expenses paid fortnightly. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | Experience of customer service would be useful but not essential. A warm and friendly attitude is very welcome. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | Methilhill Learning Garden is based in Sea Road Methilhill. KY8 2GW
There are bus stops within walking distance and parking is available. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |