Volunteer Telford

The Leprosy Mission is the world’s largest leprosy-focused organisation, a pioneer in our field, with 140 years’ experience serving people affected by this disease. As a leading international Christian development charity, we work in 10 countries across Africa and Asia to defeat leprosy and transform lives.

We’re looking for inspirational communicators who will enjoy championing our work at churches and community groups, both in person and on Zoom. 

The role is flexible in terms of hours, as we want it to be the best fit for you as you generously offer your skills and time.

You’ll be given ongoing support, training and resources from your Community Partnership Manager, who is only ever a phone call away.

You may also have the exciting opportunity to visit our projects overseas.

Our volunteers are kindly asked to commit to a minimum of 6 speaking engagements per annum. These engagements can either be sourced by the volunteer within their community or provided by our Community Partnership Managers.

Engagements can take place at any time/date that is convenient for volunteers, however a typical speaking engagement takes place on a Sunday morning or weekday evenings.

We are committed to diversity and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community.

Volunteer Role Title: Café Assistant 

We are looking for volunteers to serve hot and cold drinks, cakes and pastries hygienically and maintain the professional presentation of the café.

 Key Responsibilities:

- To provide a warm welcome and friendly, helpful customer service

-  To comply fully with all Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Regulations at all times

 - To prepare and serve teas/coffees, soft drinks,

 - Use barista machine

 - To serve cakes and pasties

 - Collect payment from customers for refreshments etc

 - Using the till

 - To engage with customers in a positive manner and have a knowledge of the project

General Duties:

 - Serving customers promptly and courteously and with a smile

 - Ensuring drinks cakes and pastries served to customers is of a consistently high standard and well presented

 - Clearance and clearing of tables

 - Maintenance of a clean and tidy environment at all times in the café area

 - Assisting in the set up and set down of the café according to procedure as required

 -  In accordance with Health and Safety Act 1974, to take care of own and customers Health and Safety at Work, this includes reporting any risks or potential hazards to Line Manager and Health and Safety Officer.

Arleston Community Centre in Wellington is a trustee and volunteer led facility in the heart of the community of Arleston. We hire space to a wide range of community groups and organisations, along with individuals looking to hire event space.

We are looking for more volunteers to support with Booking & Administration of the centre.  We are completely self-funding and income from our hirers allows us to succeed.