Why we need you:

At Social Bite we believe that no one should be hungry, there is enough food and wealth in the city that means we can do something about this. Food is a great way of meeting peoples? needs as well as offering community, a listening ear, and sign posting people to other services they may need.

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What will you be doing?

As part of a team of volunteers and a Social Bite shop staff member, you will be:

- Preparing hot food, drinks, and setting up the shop to offer this take away service.

- Being a friendly face and talking to people about how they are doing.

- 'Signposting' people to various services provided by our partner charities e.g. housing/benefits advice, courses, drug/alcohol support.

- Inviting them to Social Suppers.

- Cleaning up after the session has finished.

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We are looking for volunteers to help us on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays 2.00pm-3.15pm.

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What skills and attributes do you need?

- Being friendly and personable to ensure all customers feel welcome in the shop.

- Enthusiasm and energy for serving customers.

- A tolerant and non-judgemental attitude.

- The ability to volunteer as part of a team with staff and other volunteers.

- Experience of a catering environment/with food would be great but is in no way essential.

- Experience of working with vulnerable people or those experiencing homelessness would be great but is not essential.

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What support will you be given?

- Induction session with a background to the organisation, role specific training, and information about local services to sign post people towards.

- Regular opportunities to feedback to Volunteer Coordinator.

- Volunteer Calendar of events and Volunteer Bi Monthly Newsletter.

- FLOW Online Food hygiene and healthy & safety training.

- Quarterly refresher training evenings.

- Debrief with on-call staff member when needed. Induction session with a background to the organisation, role specific training, and information about local services to sign post people towards.

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What benefits can you expect?

- To be part of a fun and friendly team.

- Satisfaction of seeing vulnerable people benefit from the food and support we provide.

- The chance to develop skills and experience in a major charity/social enterprise, community work and catering.