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We are a small independent environment charity devoted to enhancing Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s parks and green spaces for...

Community Café Volunteer

This opportunity takes place between 13 Feb 2024 and 31 Dec 2025

Our cafés are somewhere for people get a great coffee, lunch or a snack, as well as being community hubs for a variety of activities encouraging people to get outside and enjoy using their local park. As a community café volunteer you will be part of a friendly team, helping to take orders, serve customers, and assist with the general running of the café. You will gain lots of practical experience in the catering industry such as customer service, serving food and drinks, and stock management. It's a great way to help the local community and be part of a special team.

Our cafe volunteers will have the opportunity to get involved with our community cafes at Winton Recreation Ground, Redhill Park, Boscombe Chine Gardens, or Alexandra Park.

You can find out more information about our cafes on our website, here: parksfoundation.org.uk/cafes/

Benefits to self

Learn skills in catering, barista, and customer service. Volunteering at the café is a great way to boost your confidence and be part of a collaborative team.

Benefits to others

Our community cafes are a hub and meeting place for many different local people and groups in the local communities.

Location

Either Winton Park Café, Redhill Park Café, Alexandra Park Café, or Boscombe Chine Gardens Café.

Hours per week

2-4
  • Activity AreaPeople, Catering/ Cooking
  • FacultyBournemouth University Business School, Health & Social Sciences, Media & Communication, Science & Technology
  • Sustainable Development GoalsGood Health and Well-being, Industry Innovation & Infrastructure, Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Employability Skills within ActivityCollaboration, Communication, Interpersonal

Employability skills

  • Communication 0
  • Interpersonal 0
  • Community Action 0
  • Teamwork 0
  • Timekeeping 0
  • Relationship Building 0