The Croft Tea Bar Team Member – HMP Barlinnie

The Croft, Visitors' Support and Advice Centre, HMP Barlinnie
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Help make prison visits brighter! Serve refreshments and create a welcoming, friendly environment for families and friends.

Join our friendly team supporting visitors during prison visiting times.

What you’ll do:

Serve hot drinks and light refreshments

Welcome visitors with a friendly, non-judgemental attitude


Handle simple payments (training provided)


Keep the tea bar clean and stocked

What you’ll gain:

Build confidence and skills in communication, teamwork, and customer service


Meet new people and be part of a supportive volunteer team


Experience the satisfaction of helping make visits positive for visitors

Flexible shifts:

Volunteer once a week or once every fortnight


Tea bar shifts available seven days a week

Who we’re looking for:

Friendly, approachable, and reliable


Calm, respectful, and non-judgemental


Team players with a positive outlook


No previous experience required

How to apply:
Click the ‘Apply’ button below (available once registered and logged in). We’ll be in touch within 5 working days to arrange an informal chat.

If you're interested, please click the ‘apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org.

Experience required

No prior skills are required, as full training will be provided along with ongoing support. Volunteers just need a willingness to help, a non-judgemental attitude.

Travel details

By Car:
Take exit 12 for Stepps and Riddrie. At Riddrie library, turn onto Teith Street, then left onto Smithycroft Road, and take the first right onto Lee Avenue, where the prison is located.
By Bus:
The most frequent buses to Barlinnie are 38, 38A, and 38C, operated by First Glasgow. These services run from Eastwood Toll through to Garthamlock/The Fort, passing both Queen Street and Central Stations in Glasgow City Centre—making them convenient for visitors using the rail network.