Why not join us as part of our friendly team who help run the Community Café in Popley. The Community Hub runs on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month, at Popley Fields Community Centre. The Community Hub opened in April 2025 and gives the older members of our community the opportunity to meet others and socialise. We offer a selection of cakes and light snacks, hot and cold drinks, during the morning session, plus a freshly cooked hot meal and pudding at lunchtime. 

What will I be doing?  As a Café Assistant, you will be:

• Providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our customers

• Assisting the café team in the day to day running of the café,  including : 

• Taking orders and handling cash

• Preparing light snacks and drinks

• Delivering food and drinks to our customers

• Clearing tables, washing up etc.

• Setting up and clearing away, including: emptying bins etc.


You will need to be able to:

• Follow appropriate food hygiene legislation and Health and Safety Guidelines. Training will be arranged and funded by us if you don't have the certifications already. 

Please note that this role involves  standing most of the time, and walking between the kitchen and the customer service area..

What skills do I need?

We are looking for people who are happy engaging in conversation with our customers. and who:

✓ Enjoy meeting people

✓ Have a friendly and helpful approach to serving customers

✓ Are happy working as part of a team

✓ Are able to serve food and drinks

✓ are willing to complete Food Hygiene Level 2 training

Interests

  • Mental Health
  • Older People

Activities

  • Cooking and Catering
  • Supporting People and Befriending

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
    Over 18's
  • DBS check required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Recruitment Process
  • Suitable for under 16s
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
    Complete induction training, which includes: Level 2 Food Hygiene training Allergen Awareness.
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 03/04/2025

Slot Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No No No Yes No No No
Afternoon No No No No No No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Availability Details

Volunteer Café assistants start at 9:30am and finish by noon. The Community Hub runs on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month. We request a minimum commitment of at least once a month please.

Location

Popley Fields Community Centre
Carpenter's Down
Popley
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG24 9AE

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