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We have fun and flexible volunteering opportunities available to support our community cafe project run in partnership with the Black Prince Trust in Lambeth. At the cafe, we prepare and serve meals and coffees for the local community. In addition, we prepare, cook and package up nutritious tasty meals for local residents affected by the cost-of-living crisis to collect and reheat at home, as well. The project is co-produced by students at Share, who are adults with learning disabilities and autism, helping to build their employability skills in catering and hospitality.
Our ideal volunteer will: - Have a strong commitment to the inclusion of disabled people in all areas of life. - Be reliable and punctual. - Be patient. - Be friendly and warm. - Be flexible and open. - Have an interest in cooking and working with food.
In 2023, Share was awarded the Investing in Volunteers quality standard for good practice in volunteer management. We were praised for our inclusive, welcoming, and flexible approach. Previously, we also received a Best Practice in Volunteering Award from Lifetimes, an organisation that supports voluntary and community activity in Wandsworth. They were impressed by the support, training, recognition and reward that we give to our volunteers. In return for you giving up your time for us, you can expect: - A warm welcome into our organisation from our dedicated volunteering team. - A full-day training for all new volunteers to give you confidence in your role. - Ongoing support, and ‘top-up’ training from staff including topics like: Mental Health First Aid, Safeguarding, and Makaton. - An opportunity to develop new skills and add to your CV. - A reference for your time with us. - Reimbursement of travel expenses within TFL zone 1 – 6. - £5 towards lunch, or a free lunch in our onsite canteen at our Clapham Junction site (if volunteering for more than four hours a day). - Invitations to all our events such as: our garden parties, away days, Christmas parties and our student awards ceremony. - The opportunity to have your say in our annual volunteer survey. - A genuine opportunity to make a difference and become part of a community.
We'd like you to volunteer once a week from 10am to 3pm.
