Food Cycle: Hosting Project Leader
lewisham local
Use your organisational skills to run your Project’s front of house, and make our guests and volunteers feel welcome.
Are you passionate about bringing people together over food and conversation? As a Hosting Project Leader, you’ll play a vital role in creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere for guests and volunteers alike. You’ll lead a small team to deliver a delicious three-course meal, helping to reduce loneliness and build a resilient, connected community in the process. This is a hands-on, rewarding opportunity where your energy and leadership will help turn a meal into a moment of belonging for everyone involved. What you’ll do: - Lead hosting sessions alongside another Project Leader, managing a team of 4 volunteers to deliver a smooth, timely dining experience. - Ensure food safety protocols are followed as outlined in the training materials. - Induct and welcome new volunteers, giving them a clear overview of the session structure, venue layout, safety information, and their role. - Foster a positive team culture, encouraging everyone to contribute to a friendly and inclusive environment for guests. - Manage guest flow, including welcoming guests, supporting queue organisation, and ensuring everyone understands the project agreement. - Collect key data and complete session reports via the Project Leader portal. - Support guest wellbeing, including awareness of allergens and signposting - Stay connected with the wider team by attending online meetings and occasional in-person events. To find out more about this role, please visit our website - https://foodcycle.org.uk/volunteer-roles/project-leader/
Catering,Community Work,Volunteer Management
Cleaning & Tidying, Managing People
What We’re Looking For: No prior hosting or hospitality experience needed – just a love of food, people, and community spirit. If you’re someone who enjoys motivating others and wants to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to have you on board.
What You’ll Gain: - A fun, community-focused volunteer experience - Confidence in leading and supporting a team - Training in Food Safety, Safeguarding, and leadership - A chance to develop transferable skills for your CV - The satisfaction of helping to combat loneliness and boost wellbeing in your local area - Receive a free Lewisham Local Card
At least one session per month (12:30 pm– 3:00 pm), Wednesdays, Saturdays and/or Thursdays
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Lewisham Irish Community Centre, Rushey Green, SE6 2AZ and/or All Saints Community Centre, Newcross, SE14 5DJ.
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