Volunteer Hosting Project Lead

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OFFERED BY:

FoodCycle Broxtowe-Aspley

Location(s): Aspley

Address where volunteering takes place: Woven St Martha's Church and Hope Centre 137-139 Frinton Road Nottingham NG8 6GR

How many places are on offer?

Purpose of Role:

Help guide a team of volunteers to set up a dining space and welcome guests into a free community meal!

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

As a volunteer Hosting Project Leader you’ll act as the maître’ d of the team, running your Project’s front of house and helping to create a warm, friendly atmosphere that will make both volunteers and guests want to return each week. Your team of volunteers will lay the tables, greet guests, and serve the food – all under your guidance! You’ll be helping to build a resilient community through the sharing of delicious food and conversation, including reducing loneliness and contributing to improving the mental health and wellbeing of guests and volunteers

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

No experience needed, we provide full training and support during sessions. You will be asked to attend one or two sessions as a regular volunteer first to get used to the project before we progress your project leader training and you will be emailed a list of the differing tasks required to progress your project leader training. You will be supported as needed to complete the training and ensure you feel ready to lead your first session.

WHEN REQUIRED:

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes

Age Restrictions:

volunteers must be 18 years or older

Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No

Gender restrictions:

Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes

Disability restrictions:

Where possible we aim to implement reasonable adjustments that support you to volunteer with us if you identify as a person with disability. A conversation will be held with the regional manager to see how we can best support you to volunteer with us.

How long before volunteer can expect a response?

2-3 days minimum, 1 week maximum.

How long to complete training and recruitment?

Regular volunteer training takes 10 minutes when registering, Project Leader training varies depending on when each stage is completed by and when you feel confident to lead a session yourself but minimum 1 month to 3 months is expected.

Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes

Induction and Training offered? Yes

Support and Supervision offered? Yes

Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes

DBS Disclosure required? Yes