Bethlem Community Café and the Ladywell Unit Café Volunteer
South London and Maudsley NHS FoundationTrust
We have the opportunities to volunteer at the Bethlem Community Café and in the Ladywell Unit Café. To part of a team in refurbished cafés. You will be serving teas and coffee and a selection of snacks. Support and supervision will be given and you can enjoy rewarding interactions with patients, families and carers.
The Bethlem Community Centre Café is a vibrant space which acts much like a community centre. We are looking for volunteers to: To help coordinate the cafe shifts To serve customers and create a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for patients, service users, staff and visitors To support with stock control, cashing up, opening and closing of the café. For service users to gain pleasure and enjoyment from being in the café area To work within a team.
Catering,Retail (charity shops),General & Helping
Cleaning & Tidying
Good Communication/ Listening Skills Understanding of mental health issues To be able to support with basic skills Empathy Patience To be committed and reliable
Training and support with customer care, basic skills, communication skills; supporting adults with complex needs; supporting running a shop and café.
3 hours per week.
BR3 3BX
Hospital site: Bethlem Royal Hospital Address: Community Centre Bethlem Royal Hospital Monks Orchard Road Beckenham Greater London
Visiting by car From West End/West London: Follow the A214 through Wandsworth, Streatham, Crystal Palace and Elmers End turning right at the junction with Monks Orchard Road. The hospital is located at the end of the road on the right-hand side. From Crystal Palace signs to West Wickham via A214 will guide you. From City/East London: At the Elephant and Castle follow A215 to Herne Hill - left on to Croxted Road/South Croxted Road/Dulwich Wood Park to Crystal Palace Parade follow Anerley Hill (A214). signs to West Wickham via A214 will guide you. M25 (from the East): Leave at Junction 4, follow A21 to junction with A232 (The Fantail), follow A232 towards West Wickham. Turn right at junction with Monks Orchard Road. M25 (from the West): Leave at junction 8 (A23) follow signs for central London. At Purley Cross turn right, signposted A22 - turn left immediately and follow A2022 until West Wickham, turn left into Corkscrew Hill and left along West Wickham High Street. Congestion charge: Bethlem Royal Hospital is not in the London congestion charge zone. Parking: There is substantial parking at Bethlem Royal Hospital. However the site does get busy at peak times, if possible please use public transport. There are several parking bays designated for the use of disabled drivers. If you have difficulty finding a car parking space, please go to main reception. Visiting by public transport TFL’s Journey Planner may help you plan your route. By rail: The nearest stations are Eden Park (Zone 5) and West Wickham (Zone 5). From Waterloo East, London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross - take the Hayes train. From Eden Park station: turn left along Links Way at the junction with Monks Orchard Road/South Eden Park Road walk down Monks Orchard Road; the hospital is on the right hand side at the of the road. Or bus 356 outside the station. From Victoria station: go to East Croydon and take either the 119 or 194 bus to Monks Orchard Road. By tram: An interchange with London trams is provided at Elmers End Station, one stop by train from Eden Park. By bus: Routes 194, 356, 358, 119 (24 hrs), 494 and 198 service the Hospital.
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