voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Volunteering Opportunity Details
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Cafe Assistant
with Blairhall New Community CentreVolunteer Opportunity No. VO97633 - Created/last updated: 08/05/2025
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: Castle Community Cafe runs every Thursday in Blairhall New Community Centre, serving balanced meals at low cost with the aim of reducing social isolation in Blairhall and West Fife and creating a welcoming environment for the local community.
They are looking for volunteers for their cafe as there is a growing need in the community. Volunteers can choose to be involved with a range of tasks, both customer facing and within the kitchen, such as shopping for ingredients, preparing food, cooking, baking, welcoming and serving customers, and handling money. There is also a need for volunteers to take part in some admin tasks, such as shopping lists, online orders, changing menus, etc, or to post on social media.
As a volunteer, you can choose which of these tasks you would like to be involved with, and training and support will be provided.Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays 
Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Minimum age: 14 Maximum age: 100 Training provided: Volunteers will be provided with an induction and training to complete their role. Further training such as food hygiene is available. Out of pocket expenses paid?
Yes - Travel expenses are available at public transport rates.Experience required: The most important thing is for volunteers to be committed to reducing isolation in Blairhall. Experience in cooking, baking, speaking with customers and handling money would all be great, but training will be provided. Restrictions on who can volunteer
No restrictions were specified.Application process: Application Form; Informal Chat Taster available? No, not for this opportunity. Travel Details The cafe runs from Blairhall New Community Centre. Saltire Award This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. What Now?
To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form: You can print these opportunity details.
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