Community Matters Cafe Assistant – VH13

Cromer Methodist Church; Cromer; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community organization in Cromer is looking for volunteers to assist in their community café. Volunteers will help set up, maintain hygiene, and serve meals to community members. This role offers a chance to engage with people from all walks of life and contribute positively to the community. Flexibility in working days is appreciated with a commitment of a few hours on Mondays and Thursdays.

Qualifications

• A love for people and a desire to welcome and treat others with respect.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Setting up for the café.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene.
• Serving hot drinks and meals.

Job description

Overview

We are looking for volunteers to assist in our free community cafe at Cromer Methodist church in West Street.

Details

The Café runs on Monday and Thursday. On Monday it starts at 10:30 with refreshments and cake/scones; meal is served at 12:00 noon. We serve a bowl of homemade soup and a roll. On Thursday it starts at 10:30 with refreshments, cake/scones – bacon, egg and mushroom on a roll.

Responsibilities

• Setting up for the café.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the venue, kitchen, and bathrooms.
• Serving hot drinks and meals.

Person specification

We seek volunteers with a love for people, a desire to welcome and treat our friends with love, dignity, and respect. We promote confidential conversations and endeavour always to respect and keep boundaries between service users and volunteers.

Time commitment

Looking for availability at the cafe opening times stated; plus a short time before and after for setting up and clearing away. On either one or both days, Monday/Thursday, depending on your availability.

About the organisation

Our work is based on our faith and our Café seeks to bring together people from all walks of life for vibrant and exciting confidential conversations shared over homemade meals. Our meals are free of charge, and they are a gift from the Methodist Church to our communities.

How to apply

If you are interested in this role and would like to apply or would like more information, contact the Volunteer Hub at Merchants’ Place –
E: [e-mail]
T: 01263 519454

Alternatively, you can complete an online registration form and your details will be sent to us directly. A link for the form can be found on our Volunteer Hub page on our website.