About
Heads Up provides day services to individuals experiencing mental health issues, including Dementia. In recent years we have developed an Outreach service with a team who are community based ...
Kitchen Assistant Volunteer
Contact person
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Summary
To assist in the preparation of lunch for our clients who attend our day services.Detailed description
Aim of this volunteering role: To assist our tutors in the preparation of lunch for our clients who attend our day services. Food brings people together and we see that as a vital part of what we do, to help our clients who may have dementia or mental health struggles connect with other people, have a natter and enjoy a lovely lunch!
Tasks:
· To carry out tasks as instructed by the tutor, including helping preparing lunch by table setting, dishwasher emptying, cooking food under the tutor’s supervision, helping washing up & cleaning the kitchen.
· To take part in food hygiene and health & safety training and apply as necessary.
· To be welcoming and accepting of our clients & encouraging a supportive and jolly atmosphere.
Time commitment: Any of : Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays approximately 10.30am-1.30pm.
Where: Heads Up, Upper Breach, South Horrington, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3QG
What you need to have:
· This role has a minimum age of 18
· Interest in the work of Heads Up, and a wish to help support people with mental health struggles
· Experience and interest in basic cooking -nothing fancy needed!
· Ability to follow instruction and be open to training
· A good sense of humour and a friendly personality!
Benefits to you:
· You will have that lovely warm feeling of knowing you are contributing to the charity and helping it continue with its essential work in the community
· You will be part of a welcoming family of staff, clients and volunteers
· You will be given full training and support
· You are eligible for a volunteer reference after three months consecutive volunteering
How to apply: Please complete the Volunteer Application Form to tell us about you. We will contact you for an informal chat to see if this role is for you and you can ask any questions. Your references will be contacted and if accepted, you will be given a volunteer health & safety induction and any appropriate training.