The Salvation Army is predominantly an evangelical Christian church but it is so much more besides! We're also a homeless charity, a social service agency, a chain of charity shops and a leader in the ...
Volunteer Barista
Contact person
Jonathan Chappell
#112857
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Summary
To help create a safe, welcoming space at Grounded, our weekly coffee hub, where people feel valued, listened to and at home.
Detailed description
What you might be involved in
- Making and serving fresh coffee and other drinks
- Clearing up and putting away
- Working as part of the Grounded team
- Offering friendly conversation and a warm welcome
- Supporting the smooth running of the coffee hub
Who this role would suit
- Someone friendly, approachable and community-minded
- A student or someone wanting to give something back to community
- Sympathetic to the values and mission of The Salvation Army and supportive of its Christian values
What skills are required
- Experience as a barista is helpful but not essential
- Experience of POS technology an advantage
- Awareness of food safety and completion of a Level 2 Food Safety Course at minimum (we can provide training for this if required)
Why volunteer with us
- Use your practical coffee making skills to show hospitality and care
- Share good service, laughter and community
- Knowing that your work helps others feel seen, welcome and valued
- Be part of a developing community hub
- Build confidence and customer-facing skills
- See the impact of your work in real lives and community connection
- Make a real difference through everyday kindness
· Volunteering with The Salvation Army helps us to make a difference to the lives of some of the most marginalised and underprivileged people.
Time commitment
2-4 hours per week each Thursday afternoon, to be agreed at interview
Practical Considerations
· Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview and introductory period.
· Before you can start volunteering you’ll need to provide 2 references, a disclosure check (if required by the role) and complete our online training modules.
· At The Salvation Army, we don’t want you to be out of pocket by volunteering so we are happy to reimburse any agreed out of pocket expenses you incur whilst fulfilling this volunteer role.
About The Salvation Army, Coventry
The Salvation Army is predominantly an evangelical Christian church but it is so much more besides! We're also a homeless charity, a social service agency, a chain of charity shops and a leader in the fight against human trafficking and modern slavery. Throughout the UK and Ireland, The Salvation Army is reaching out to the most vulnerable in our society through our support for victims of modern slavery and for those experiencing homelessness. Our centres provide community outreach and engagement through various support schemes and here in Coventry, we are no different as we put our Christian faith into action by offering practical help for people without discrimination, standing up for those who are vulnerable, fighting against injustice and encouraging people to develop their relationship with God. The services we offer are diverse and responsive to the realities of life in the communities we serve.