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Coffee Shop Volunteers

  • The Breadmaker (part of Aberdeen Day Project charity)
  • VO87897

Description

The Breadmaker is part of the Aberdeen Day Project (a registered charity), is a social enterprise, artisan bakery and coffee house.

We are seeking Coffee Shop Volunteers. This is a chance to volunteer as part of a team at an established charity and social enterprise in the heart of Aberdeen. Volunteering alongside our coffee shop staff and our adults with learning disabilities (Apprentices). We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers with retail knowledge and good customer service to help grow and develop our apprentices, while volunteering in a fun environment.

Volunteers will need to be patient and understanding, you should be confident in your abilities and be able to take responsibility.

An exciting and fantastic opportunity to volunteer in an award winning bakery and help make a real difference for people we support as well. Excellent training and support is provided to all volunteers and all help is greatly appreciated.

For more information please contact Alistair Reid, CPD Manager at email alistair.reid@thebreadmaker.org.uk or tel.: 01224 641520.

Organisation aims and objectives

The Breadmaker is part of the Aberdeen Day Project (a registered charity), is an artisan bakery and coffee house. Located in Aberdeen City we are a successful social enterprise who produce and sell a range of quality handcrafted breads and confectionary to wholesale and retail customers alike with the purpose of providing a range of work placements, training and social activities for adults with learning disabilities (apprentices) who can otherwise experience exclusion and isolation in society.

Availability

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Flexible times available to help. All help is greatly appreciated and makes a positive difference.

Frequency and commitment details

Flexible times available to help. All help is greatly appreciated and makes a positive difference.

Restrictions

Experience required: Patience, understanding, caring nature, enthusiasm. Working and mentoring people.
Travel details: The Breadmaker is based at 50-52 Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen (is served by local bus routes and any transport costs will be paid).
Minimum age: 21

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: We pay any approved public transport rates and reimburse volunteers every week.
Taster available: Yes
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

Last updated a month ago

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