Volunteer Pathways Assistant (Cookery course)

HopeWorks

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Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Catering

Managing People, Organising & Planning

This role requires; Knowledge and experience of cooking/catering Food Hygiene (Level 2), or willingness to undertake this training. Strong communication skills, including excellent listening and interpersonal skills. The ability to remain calm under pressure, be reliable and trustworthy. Good time management and be a good team player. The ability to form and promote positive, supportive, non-judgemental relationships with clients which acknowledge their right to make autonomous decisions and support them to achieve their goals. The ability to empower others and encourage their growth in self-worth, confidence, and skills. An understanding for people struggling with chaotic lifestyles, history of offending, substance misuse or mental health issues. Be self-aware and able to reflect on how situations may affect them and the client.

HopeWorks wishes to invest in you personally. We do so through 1-1 supervisions, and on going training. Supervisions are completed every 6-8 weeks in order to provide the opportunity to talk through successes, challenges, development/training needs, and other volunteering-related issues as they arise. HopeWorks actively encourages volunteers to attend inhouse professional training courses when possible, free of charge.

1 session per week for a minimum of 6 months

Further location details may be provided below.

Olivia O'Donoghue - Volunteer Coordinator

56 Harpur Street

MK40 2QT

Bedford Town Centre - 10 minutes walk from bus station. 20 minutes walk from train station. Nearest parking Queen Street (2 hours free), or Allhallows

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Contact the Volunteer Coordinator or check out our website www.hopeworksuk.org

Our building is wheelchair accessible. We will seek to support volunteers with additional needs, where practicable