Community Brunch Assistant - Salvation Army

The community brunch depends on committed volunteers who are passionate about showing hospitality and hope to rough sleepers from our local community.  Supporting alongside other volunteers you will help prepare the venue, welcome guests into brunch and encourage guests to participate in making brunch a great place to be.  You will be part of the team who serves a cooked breakfast to the guests and you are welcome to also share a meal alongside them.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with guests and other volunteers.
• Follow Community Brunch procedures for the effective running of the shift. 
• Co-operate with colleagues and offer help and support.
• Share a meal with and have conversations with guests, encouraging them to get involved in activities as appropriate. 
• Share good news stories and feedback ideas about how to make Brunch a great place to be. 
• Communicate availability with the volunteer coordinator, including lateness and absences. 
• As directed by the shift coordinator, fulfil tasks such as;
• Assist with the admissions process.
• Welcome and register guests.
• Prepare the eating area. 
• Kitchen assistant; preparing food, washing up, etc.
• Share a meal with and have conversations with guests.
• Encourage activities as appropriate.

Benefits for volunteer

• This is a role where you will really feel and see the difference that you are making to the lives of those who are facing challenging circumstances.
• You will develop and strengthen hospitality skills, communication skills, also practical skills, for example, cooking.
• Opportunity to attend celebration events.
• Meet new people - There will be a range of people who will come to the Community Brunch, such as young, old, different races, different religions, all of whom are a part of our community.

• Access to our online learning portal that contains over 600 courses that are free for you if you would like to access them.

What skills do I need?

Skills, attributes, experience and qualifications.

• Age requirement 18+ (16+ if accompanied by an adult).
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to follow guidelines and direction from the team leader.
• Ability to work under pressure and being calm when responding to challenging behaviour.
• Willingness to work within the Christian ethos of The Salvation Army but respectful of people of all faiths, cultures and backgrounds.
• Basic reference after three months regular volunteering.
  
• Able to effectively communicate with the Volunteer Coordinator regarding your availability.

When do I need to be available?

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Details

Volunteering takes place on Saturdays from 9am - 12:15pm at the Salvation Army Church in Ilford, volunteers support weekly, fortnightly or monthly, we can be flexible though we ask for a minimum once a month commitment from volunteers please.

Where does this role take place?