As a Hosting Volunteer you’ll be working with the rest of the hosting team to create a warm, welcoming
environment for our guests. By serving our guests a free, delicious meal and sharing in conversation, you'll be
helping to reduce hunger and loneliness in your community. You’ll be supported by a FoodCycle Project Leader,
who will help you to develop your hosting skills.
FoodCycle aims to:
- Connect communities
- Support mental health and wellbeing
- Nourish the hungry
- Promote sustainability
- Inspire change
What skills do I need?
- Teamwork: you’ll work as part of a team to prep the venue, serve a delicious meal, and clear up afterwards.
- Relationship building: you'll build lasting relationships with guests, ensuring they come back each week.
- Hosting: you’ll support front of house duties, serving food and demonstrating good customer service skills.
What you will gain:
- Ongoing support and advice from a FoodCycle Project Leader.
- Expenses, including mileage, covered in line with our volunteer policy.
- Free online training modules, including first aid awareness and food allergens.
- The opportunity to take on additional tasks/responsibilities.
- Impressive skills to add to your CV and a reference if/when you need it.
- The opportunity to meet a large network of like-minded people.
- A fun, creative volunteer experience within a community-led Project.
- We are an equal opportunity organisation and welcome volunteers with diverse abilities.
When do I need to be available?
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Details
Give as much as you feel! An average hosting slot if 4 hours.
