co. work Community Host Volunteer
The Thread Point Foundation CIC
Do you enjoy making people feel welcome? co.work is looking for calm, reliable Community Host Volunteers to help run a weekly adult workspace where local residents can work, study, plan, write, apply for jobs, or simply get things done in good company.
co.work is a community workspace created to give local adults access to a warm, welcoming and affordable place to work, study, plan, apply for jobs, complete admin, write, create, or focus outside the home. We are looking for Community Host Volunteers to help us run the space every Tuesday from Tuesday 2 June, between 10:00am and 4:00pm. Volunteers will need to arrive at 9:30am to help set up and will leave by around 4:30pm after pack-down. As a Community Host Volunteer, you will help create a calm, friendly and respectful environment. You will greet people as they arrive, tick attendees in, explain the basic house rules, help keep the space neat and tidy, and make sure the room feels welcoming throughout the day. This is not a teaching, coaching or advice role. You are not expected to provide specialist support, job advice, benefits advice, immigration advice, counselling, or technical assistance. The role is mainly about hosting the room, noticing if anything needs attention, and helping the day run smoothly. There will be an aim to have two people present at all times, so volunteers are not expected to manage the space alone. Volunteers are also welcome to bring their own laptop, notebook, admin, study or creative work and use the space themselves during quieter moments, as long as they remain attentive to the room.. We also have laptops available for you to use for the day should this be required. Main tasks As a co.work Community Host Volunteer, you may help with: • Arriving at 9:30am to help set up the room • Welcoming attendees as they arrive • Ticking people in using the attendance list or booking system • Explaining basic house rules in a friendly way • Helping maintain a calm, respectful and tidy workspace • Keeping an eye on the room and noticing if anyone needs general support • Reporting any safeguarding concerns or serious issues to the project lead • Helping with refreshments if provided • Supporting light pack-down at the end of the session • Leaving the space clean, tidy and ready for the venue team
Community Work
Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email
You do not need formal qualifications for this role, but you should be: • Warm, welcoming and reliable • Comfortable greeting people and helping them feel at ease • Able to remain calm and respectful in a shared community space • Comfortable following simple procedures, such as ticking people in • Able to keep information confidential where needed • Willing to report concerns rather than trying to handle difficult situations alone • Able to help keep the room tidy and organised • Comfortable working as part of a small team
This is a lovely opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to local community life in a calm, practical and meaningful way. As a volunteer, you will: • Be part of a welcoming community initiative from the beginning • Help create a useful space for local adults to work, study and get things done • Gain experience in community hosting, event support and light operations • Build confidence in welcoming people and supporting a shared space • Use the co.work space yourself during quieter moments • Meet local residents, organisers and community-minded people • Contribute to a wider vision of making community spaces more active, useful and welcoming About co.work co.work is part of co.community, a developing community-space activation model that helps make local halls and community spaces more useful, welcoming and affordable. The aim is simple: to create spaces where adults can work, gather, connect and get things done without pressure, high costs or isolation.
co.work will run every Tuesday from Tuesday 2 June. Volunteer times: 9:30am to 4:30pm This includes set-up before the session and pack-down afterwards. We are especially interested in volunteers who can commit consistently, but we understand that availability may vary and can discuss this.
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Napier Grove Community Centre 1 Napier Grove, London,
Napier Grove Community Centre is located half a mile and or an 11-minute walk from Old Street station. Buses including 394 and 76 stop close top the centre.
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