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Volunteers in this role will work at the Tea Bar located in the prison visits room. you will provide refreshments to visitors during visits, offering a welcoming and friendly service.
The Tea Bar has an important role in the prison visit room. By providing refreshments, we create a welcoming atmosphere, help reduce tensions and have a positive effect on the quality of the visits.
The responsibilities of the role are to:
•Greet visitors warmly at the tea bar to create a welcoming atmosphere
•Treat all visitors with respect and have a non-judgement attitude
•Serve refreshments to visitors
•Maintain cleanliness in Tea Bar for a pleasant environment
•Leave the tea bar organised for the next session
•Ensure stock levels are replenished at end of your session
This would suit someone who is reliable and a good communicator with a non- judgemental approach. This opportunity will also provide the volunteer with experience and skills to enhance their CV and give an insight into the Criminal Justice System.
Full induction will be provided for the role with ongoing support meetings.
The slots available are:
Monday to Friday: 12-3.30pm; 4-6.30pm or 12-6pm
Sat & Sun:11am-3.30pm
Volunteers are subject to a PVG Disclosure application
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ bottom below (available if registered and logged in). We will reply
to your email within 5 working days when we will arrange to meet you for an informal chat. If you have not heard from us within this time, please contact Volunteer Glasgow.
Experience required
No previous experience required, as full training will be given, it would suit someone who is:
. A good communicator
. Friendly
• Approachable
• Well organised
• Punctual and Reliable
• Non judgemental
Travel details
You can reach us via the M8 junction 12 or by public transport on bus number 38 & 38C.
Travel expenses
Expenses up to -£5.90
Dates
26 April - 26 October 2025
Restrictions
Minimum age: 14
Availability
Volunteers (aged 14-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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Thank you for registering your interest in Tea Bar volunteers - The Croft Family Support at HMP Barlinnie with The Croft, Visitors' Support and Advice Centre, HMP Barlinnie.
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