Cafe Assistants

Community Cafe Volunteers play a key role in creating the Galafield Café and Soft Play as a safe, welcoming and thriving centre for the local community.

 To assist in the day-to day running of the Café, e.g. preparing food and clearing up.

  •  To help organise special events e.g. children’s events, family cook sessions, pensioners lunches
  • To provide a warm welcome to everyone using the café
  • To support each other as part of a team


Skills

  • Be friendly and have a good sense of humour
  • Understand of the needs of children, young people and their families and also the wider community
  • See the importance of a welcoming cafe to benefit the whole community
  • Have a non-judgemental attitude
  • Be reliable



Details

  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
    over 18's
  • DBS check required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 11/03/2026

End Date: 01/05/2027

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No
Afternoon Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Location

Galafield Community Cafe,
Newbiggin Hall
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE5 1LZ


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