St Mary's Church runs a warm, safe, drop-in cafe on Thursdays (11-2), works with the local food drop in, hosts musical events, offers pastoral visiting and support, and works in partnership with the wider community on environmental, social and interfaith activities. They also visit care homes, hold school visits, work with bereavement, elderly, disability and faith groups and Todmorden in Bloom and other churches.
Role:
1. Lay tables, set up crockery and cutlery etc for community lunch and clear away, wash up, (un)load dishwasher.
2. Serve refreshments and sometimes provide table service.
3. Enable community members to share a nutritious warm drink/meal together.
4. Be part of a team.
5. Gain personal development opportunities!
Considerations:
Safeguarding, Kitchen Safety Skills, Interpersonal skills, Communication (verbal), Customer service, Cleaning & tidying, Setting up and clearing, Attention to detail.
Experience:
Waiting and serving (portion control), Risk assessment, Customer service and hospitality.
Personal Attributes:
Friendly, Inclusive, non-judgmental, Welcoming, Reliable, Flexible, Faith/acceptance of Christianity.
Qualifications/Training:
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, First aid.
Requirements:
St Mary’s is looking for someone who's able to:
1. Communicate remotely via phone/email.
2. Help between 1-4 times per month (Tuesdays/Thursdays, for around 3 hours).
3. Shop for agreed items and claim for expenses upon receipt (optional).
4. Welcome and greet volunteers and families on arrival.
St Mary’s will provide support via an induction, training (safeguarding, online or in person), regular check-ins, and meetings.
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