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Volunteer Shop & Cafe Assistant

  • Kirkmichael Village Renaissance
  • VO87686

Description

Volunteering as a member of the Café team you will play an integral part of Kirkmichael's community shop and cafe, by helping to deliver a café experience for our visitors and guests whether in the Café or at events.

Your role as a Community Cafe volunteer will be:

Assisting the Café team in the day to day running of the Café, such as the preparation and delivery of various hot and cold food and drinks and assisting with the day to day running of the Café.

Dealing with the visitors and customers in a friendly and polite manner.

Handling cash.

Delivering food and drink to our guests and clearing tables.

Emptying waste bins.

We support all volunteers and offer to pay for training such as the online food handling course. Volunteers are always supported by trustee members and/or staff at the shop and cafe.

To apply or for more information call 01655 750443.

Organisation aims and objectives

Kirkmichael Community Shop and Café is a well-stocked, not-for-profit, community run convenience store and café.

Availability

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Frequency and commitment details

Weekdays and Weekends

Restrictions

The shop and cafe are open Mon, Tues 9-3 and Weds-Sun 9-4.30. Volunteers can take 3 hour shifts (9am to 12pm and 12pm to 3pm)
Travel details: A car would be an advantage but Kirkmichael is on a regular bus route from Ayr.
Minimum age: 14

Last updated 2 days ago

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