Social Bite Scran Volunteers

• Social Bite (Aberdeen)

• VO93560

*Why we need you:
At Social Bite we believe that no one should be hungry, there is enough food and wealth in the city that means we can do something about this. Food is a great way of meeting peoples’ needs as well as offering community, a listening ear, and sign posting people to other services they may need.

*What will you be doing?
As part of a team of volunteers and a Social Bite shop staff member, you will be:
• Preparing hot food, drinks, and setting up the shop to offer this take away service.
• Being a friendly face and talking to people about how they are doing.
• 'Signposting' people to various services provided by our partner charities e.g. housing/benefits advice, courses, drug/alcohol support.
• Inviting them to Social Suppers.
• Cleaning up after the session has finished.
• We are looking for volunteers to help us on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays 2.00pm-3.15pm.

*What skills and attributes do you need?
• Being friendly and personable to ensure all customers feel welcome in the shop.
• Enthusiasm and energy for serving customers.
• A tolerant and non-judgemental attitude.
• The ability to volunteer as part of a team with staff and other volunteers.
• Experience of a catering environment/with food would be great but is in no way essential.
• Experience of working with vulnerable people or those experiencing homelessness would be great but is not essential.

*What support will you be given?
• Induction session with a background to the organisation, role specific training, and information about local services to sign post people towards.
• Regular opportunities to feedback to Volunteer Coordinator.
• Volunteer Calendar of events and Volunteer Bi Monthly Newsletter.
• FLOW Online Food hygiene and healthy & safety training.
• Quarterly refresher training evenings.
• Debrief with on-call staff member when needed. Induction session with a background to the organisation, role specific training, and information about local services to sign post people towards.

*What benefits can you expect?
• To be part of a fun and friendly team.
• Satisfaction of seeing vulnerable people benefit from the food and support we provide.  
• The chance to develop skills and experience in a major charity/social enterprise, community work and catering.

A fantastic opportunity and all help makes a real difference for people we support and is greatly appreciated.

For more information please email: volunteering@social-bite.co.uk

Travel details

Social Bite café on Union Street in Aberdeen *(close to Holburn Junction).

Travel expenses

Social Bite will reimburse all agreed and reasonable out of pocket expenses incurred while volunteering, including items such as travel, car parking. Volunteers should submit a volunteer expense form, receipts or proof of purchase should be provided.

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Training details

Relevant training and excellent support is provided to all volunteers. Includes:
• Induction session with a background to the organisation, role specific training, and information about local services to sign post people towards.
• Regular opportunities to feedback to Volunteer Coordinator.
• Volunteer Calendar of events and Volunteer Bi Monthly Newsletter.
• FLOW Online Food hygiene and healthy & safety training.
• Quarterly refresher training evenings.
• Debrief with on-call staff member when needed. Induction session with a background to the organisation, role specific training, and information about local services to sign post people towards.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability

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Frequency & commitment

We are looking for volunteers to help on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays 2.00pm-3.15pm.

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Aberdeen.

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