Events & Workshops Volunteer
Wandle Park Arts Cafe
Support our team in setting up community events, welcoming guests, assisting with simple tasks, and keeping the space friendly and organised. Flexible shifts, training provided, travel expenses covered, and a chance to build confidence, communication skills, and event-support experience in a warm, inclusive café environment.
Purpose: To support the café team in delivering small community events, pop-ups, family activities, creative sessions, and workshops hosted at or near the café. This role focuses on assisting with setup, guest support, simple tasks, and helping create a welcoming and inclusive environment. Key Duties (Assistance-Focused) - Assist staff in preparing the space for events (setting out chairs/tables, placing signage, arranging materials). - Welcome guests, sign people in, provide basic information, and direct them to the right area. - Help staff with simple tasks such as distributing materials, serving refreshments, or guiding participants. - Support the smooth flow of activities (e.g., helping groups move between stations, handing out supplies). - Assist with simple tech needs (e.g., turning on speakers, adjusting lights, setting up a projector) — training provided. - Help maintain a clean, safe, welcoming environment throughout the event. - Assist with tidying up after sessions: collecting materials, clearing tables, wiping surfaces, repositioning furniture, disposing of waste properly. Boundaries (What Volunteers Do Not Do) - No leading or teaching workshops independently. - No event management, risk-assessment responsibility, or decision-making roles. - No handling complex equipment without training. - No obligation to commit to specific hours; participation is voluntary and flexible. - No financial duties such as banking, budgeting, or managing event revenue.
Art & design,Community work,Entertainment,Marketing, PR and media,Events & stewarding,Music
Art & Craft, Initiative/Self Motivation, Time Management, Teamwork
- Friendly, welcoming, and comfortable engaging with people of all ages. - Good communication and interpersonal skills. - Reliable and willing to follow guidance from café staff. - Able to carry out light physical tasks (setting out chairs, moving materials). - Team-oriented, proactive, and calm in busy community environments.
Volunteers gain confidence, communication skills, event-support experience, and enjoy contributing to positive community activities. You’ll build transferable skills, support creative and social events, and help foster a welcoming space for local families, park users, and community groups. Expenses and refreshments are provided, and you’ll become part of a friendly, supportive team with opportunities to take on more responsibility if you choose.
Flexible and based on your availability. Event shifts vary depending on the activity but typically last 2–5 hours. You may choose which events you’d like to support, with no obligation to commit weekly unless you prefer to.
CR0 3RD
Wandle Park Cafe Cornwall Road Croydon
Inside Wandle Park Entrances: - Wandle Park Tramstop Gate (Vicarage Road) - Bridge Entrance (Waddon New Road) - Cornwall Road Gate (Cornwall Road)
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