voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Community meal volunteer Volunteer Opportunity No. VO99014 - Created/last updated: 13/12/2023 | Opportunity |
About this opportunity: | Greener Kirkcaldy runs a weekly Community Meal which provides an opportunity for local people to meet each other, share stories, and eat together. Their aim is to turn surplus and unsold food into nutritious meals that anyone in the community can share with dignity and choice. They are looking for additional volunteers who have or would like to develop catering, hospitality or front-of-house experience and good customer service to serve at the community meals. Some light lifting and moving is required, and a knowledge of food hygiene and allergy awareness is desirable, but training will be given. Volunteers are needed every Wednesday from 3.30pm to 7pm. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | Induction for working in the kitchen will be provided during the taster session. Ongoing training includes REHIS Food Hygiene, First Aid and Manual Handling. Support is provided by the Community Food Team staff as well as a Volunteer Coordinator. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Greener Kirkcaldy pays public transport rates (or equivalent if driving) and this can be claimed on a monthly basis. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | They are looking for volunteers who have or would like to develop catering experience and good customer service to serve at their weekly community meal. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Informal Chat; Trial Period | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | Greener Kirkcaldy is at 8 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy. They are close to the bus and train stations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |