Community Lunch Helper

FARE Scotland
VO104317

Help create a welcoming, inclusive space where local residents can enjoy a nutritious meal, connect with others, and feel part of their community. Volunteers will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our weekly Friday lunches.

What You Can Get Involved In:

Setting up tables, chairs, and serving stations
Welcoming guests and chatting with attendees
Serving tea and coffee
Serving meals and clearing tables
Washing dishes and tidying up after the lunch
Supporting staff with any additional tasks to ensure the event runs smoothly
Making up food parcels for participants to take home with them

Skills and Qualities Needed:

Volunteers will come from a wide range of backgrounds and will have many different qualities and skills. We are looking for:

A friendly and approachable manner
Willingness to work as part of a team
Reliability and punctuality
Respect for confidentiality and inclusivity
No previous experience required &mdash; just a positive attitude and a willingness to muck in!

Commitment:

We’re looking for volunteers who can support us weekly on Fridays between 9am-2pm. You do not need to be available for the full 5 hours, even 1-2 hours would be a great help!

What’s In It For You:

Develop your customer service and communication skills
Be part of a supportive, friendly team
Meet members of the public and help foster community spirit
Enhance your CV

Support and Training

All volunteers will receive:

A full induction and role briefing
On-the-day support from staff
Ongoing guidance and opportunities to learn new skills

Ready to Serve Up Something Special?

Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or just curious to give it a go, we’d love to have you join us. Help us make Fridays a highlight of the week for our community.

Contact [email protected] to find out more.

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 [email protected].

Experience required

Skills and Qualities Needed:

Volunteers will come from a wide range of backgrounds and will have many different qualities and skills. We are looking for:

A friendly and approachable manner
Willingness to work as part of a team
Reliability and punctuality
Respect for confidentiality and inclusivity
No previous experience required — just a positive attitude and a willingness to muck in!

Travel details

Free street parking
Numerous bus routes
15 minute walk from Easterhouse Train Station

Travel expenses

Volunteers may request reimbursement for reasonable, pre-approved expenses incurred on behalf of FARE Scotland by submitting valid receipts. Examples of reimbursable expenses include:
• Travel between home and the volunteering site and travel during volunteering activities.
• Meal costs up to £7.00 (with receipts) when volunteering for four or more consecutive hours.
• Specialist clothing required for the role, subject to prior discussion and approval

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