CANDI Community Volunteer – Café & Social Clubs
Rhiannon's Cafe @ URC
Join CANDI’s friendly, inclusive team supporting neurodivergent people and people with learning disabilities. Volunteers can help at Rhiannon’s Café, Tuesday Club, our monthly nightclub and community events. Roles include welcoming people, encouraging participation, helping with activities and creating a warm, supportive environment. Flexible opportunities are available to suit your interests and availability.
CANDI is a friendly, inclusive community organisation supporting neurodivergent people and people with learning disabilities to build friendships, confidence, independence and a sense of belonging. We are looking for warm, reliable volunteers to join our team and help with one or more of our community activities. You do not need to volunteer at everything – we will match the role to your interests, skills and availability. Opportunities include: • Helping at Rhiannon’s Café – welcoming customers, chatting with our members and volunteers, helping with simple café tasks, activities, setting up and clearing away. • Supporting our Tuesday Club – helping people join in with social and creative activities, games, quizzes, crafts and themed evenings. • Supporting our monthly nightclub – welcoming people, helping with activities and making sure everyone feels included and able to enjoy the evening. • Helping at occasional CANDI community events and activities. A big part of the role is simply being friendly, patient and approachable and helping people feel welcome and included. Our volunteers work alongside the CANDI team. You will not be expected to provide personal care or take sole responsibility for anyone attending our activities. Skills Description You do not need formal qualifications or previous experience. We are particularly looking for people who are: • Friendly, patient and non-judgemental • Reliable and willing to work as part of a team • Comfortable talking to people with different communication styles and support needs • Respectful of neurodiversity and learning disability • Happy to encourage people to participate without putting pressure on them • Willing to learn and ask for help when needed Experience of autism, learning disabilities, SEND, hospitality, community work, education, social care or youth/community groups can be useful but is not essential. Lived experience and neurodivergent volunteers are very welcome. What is in it for you? You will have the opportunity to: • Make a genuine difference in your local community • Meet new people and become part of a friendly, inclusive team • Gain experience supporting neurodivergent people and people with learning disabilities • Build confidence and develop communication, teamwork and practical skills • Gain experience useful for employment, education or further volunteering • Learn more about inclusive community activities and support • Share your own interests, ideas and talents • Develop into other volunteering roles within CANDI if you would like to We will provide an induction, guidance and ongoing support. Time Commitment This role is flexible. Rhiannon’s Café operates during the week, and volunteers can help for a morning, afternoon or agreed regular shift. Tuesday Club takes place on Tuesday evenings. Our inclusive nightclub usually takes place one Friday evening each month. You can volunteer with one activity or several. We particularly value volunteers who can attend regularly, as familiar faces help our members feel comfortable and confident, but we understand that people have work, family and other commitments. Availability will be discussed with each volunteer individually.
Administration,Art, Design & Crafts,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Catering,Community Work,Fundraising,Trusteeships & Committees,Youth Activities,General & Helping
Admin, Art & Craft, IT skills - basic, Creative & Design, IT Skills - good, Managing People, Organising & Planning, Photography, Web Design, Practical & DIY, Fundraising, Marketing, Project Management
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You will have the opportunity to: • Make a genuine difference in your local community • Meet new people and become part of a friendly, inclusive team • Gain experience supporting neurodivergent people and people with learning disabilities • Build confidence and develop communication, teamwork and practical skills • Gain experience useful for employment, education or further volunteering • Learn more about inclusive community activities and support • Share your own interests, ideas and talents • Develop into other volunteering roles within CANDI if you would like to We will provide an induction, guidance and ongoing support.
This role is flexible. Rhiannon’s Café operates during the week, and volunteers can help for a morning, afternoon or agreed regular shift. Tuesday Club takes place on Tuesday evenings. Our inclusive nightclub usually takes place one Friday evening each month. You can volunteer with one activity or several. We particularly value volunteers who can attend regularly, as familiar faces help our members feel comfortable and confident, but we understand that people have work, family and other commitments. Availability will be discussed with each volunteer individually.
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Our activities are based in the Bromley area. Rhiannon’s Café and Tuesday activities take place in Widmore Road Bromley, with our monthly nightclub and occasional events taking place at other local accessible venues.
Different for each activity. Mostly near Widmore Road in Bromley
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