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Role Detail

Food Preparation Volunteer

Build on Belief

Build on Belief provides a safe space at weekends for people struggling with, or in recovery from, drug and alcohol addiction. You will be helping us by preparing food for our service users, including toasted sandwiches, hotdogs, jacket potatoes and salads. We also occasionally go out on day trips, which you are welcome to attend. Regular weekend volunteering is required on either Saturday or Sunday.

Detailed Description

Build on Belief specialises in delivering weekend services for people who are struggling with, or are in recovery from, their drug and alcohol use. Our Tower Hamlets service opened in October 2023 and we support service users by providing a safe, social space to come and relax and spend time taking part in activities such as yoga, art, board games, and using computers. You will be helping us by preparing food for our service users, including toasted sandwiches, hotdogs, jacket potatoes and salads. We also occasionally go out on day trips, which you are welcome to attend. Regular weekend volunteering is required on either Saturday or Sunday. This volunteer role is a great stepping stone towards gaining employment in the addiction/drugs and alcohol field.

Activities you will be doing

Support Work,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Catering,General & Helping

What skills are required for this role

Cooking/Catering

Why these skills are required

Friendly people person. Good communicator Non judgmental and compassionate.

What is in it for you

Lunch is provided for everyone, including volunteers, during the session. Volunteers can take part in our activities and outings if you wish. We run a training programme at our head office in Earls Court which we encourage our volunteers to attend. Good stepping stone to gaining employment in the addiction/drugs and alcohol field.

Time Commitment

We would like volunteers to attend regularly every week, either on a Saturday or Sunday, from 10.30am to 4.30pm.

E1 5LQ

41 Spelman Street, London

Aldgate East station

2

Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
18 and over
We Welcome
We support individuals with substance misuse issues. We welcome people with this experience, as our service users relate to them. We work with ex offenders and people with mental health needs.