Join our friendly staff and volunteer team at Northumberlandia, assisting with the running of both the café and gift shop.
Responsibilities
- Helping staff to prepare food and drinks in the café
- Assisting with keeping the visitor centre clean and tidy (eg mopping and clearing tables, setting up/putting away equipment each day)
- Taking cash/non-cash payments using an electronic till
- Helping with the gift shop (eg restocking/tidying displays, pricing up/answering queries about items, selling NWT membership/special offers, stock checking)
- Engaging with visitors to answer queries and provide information about the partners, whole site (inc. future plans) and events coming up
- Promoting and taking donations
Skills
No specific skills required as training will be given
Desirable
First Aid certification
Have undergone risk assessment and health and safety training
Knowledge of working in a gift shop or café
Food Hygiene Certificate
Details
- Age restrictions
16+ only - Expenses reimbursed
Vehicle mileage and public transport costs will be reimbursed - Ongoing support
- Training provided
Food Hygiene Certificate Training in relevant health and safety policies and codes of practice Training in appropriate equipment use Training in customer service / engagement Opportunity to attend volunteer training events offered by NWT - Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 13/11/2023
End Date: 13/11/2024
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
Usually half a day per week as part of rota system – 10am – 1pm or 1pm – 4pm.
Location
Northumberlandia
Blagdon Lane
Cramlington
Northumberland
NE23 8AU
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