Coffee Morning Volunteer

Creative Support; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Scunthorpe is seeking volunteers to help with a fortnightly coffee morning. Responsibilities include setting up the event space, preparing refreshments, and engaging with adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. This role requires good interpersonal skills and a willingness to assist staff and ensure a enjoyable experience for service users.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
• Willingness to assist staff and follow direction.
• Good interpersonal skills to interact with service users.

Responsibilities

• Set up the room for the coffee morning by moving tables and chairs.
• Prepare and serve refreshments during the event.
• Engage with service users to ensure they are having fun.
• Tidy up after the event, returning the room to its original state.

Job description

Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire

Part-Time

We are setting up a fortnightly coffee morning at our office in Scunthorpe to be attended by our Services Users. The Scunthorpe office is located close to the train station, and we support adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health in our services around Scunthorpe. We’re looking for volunteers to help our staff set up and run the coffee morning and help tidy away at the end of the session. As part of your role you will take direction from staff and set up the room, moving tables and chairs and making sure the space is accessible for wheelchair users.

During the coffee morning you will circulate and chat to our Service Users making sure that people are having fun, and that the music is playing. Prepare and hand out the tea and coffee. When the event has finished you will move the tables and chairs back to their original place, and help staff to wash up making sure that all of the items are tidied away.

Volunteer Duties

• Move tables and chairs for the event.
• Prepare and hand out refreshments during the event.
• Circulate during the event ensuring the music is playing and the event is fun.
• Wash up the cups and plates, and tidy away to ensure the room is returned to its original use.
• Report any concerns to Creative Support staff members.
• Attend regular supervisions and undertake all training provided.

To apply, download the volunteer application form.