Join our Café Team and make a difference!

Café Volunteer – St Michael’s Hospice

Are you friendly, welcoming, and enjoy being around people? Do you love the buzz of a café environment and like helping make someone’s day a little brighter? Join our wonderful team of volunteers and help support the heart of our Hospice!

Our café sits within the main Hospice building and provides a warm, comforting space for patients, families, visitors, staff and volunteers. As a Café Volunteer, you’ll be part of creating that uplifting atmosphere, whether you’re serving drinks, preparing light food, or simply offering a kind smile.

Every shift you give helps us continue providing compassionate care to local families when they need it most.

Availability

• Mondays and Fridays: 12:00pm to 2:30pm
• Commitment: 1–2 sessions per week

What you’ll be doing

• Greeting and chatting with customers, helping create a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
• Preparing simple food and drinks to a high standard in line with Food Safety guidance.
  Handling payments and using the till with confidence.
• Keeping the café clean, tidy and inviting for everyone who walks through the door.
• Supporting the café team with day to day tasks that keep things running smoothly.

Skills and experience required

• Numeracy and confidence in handling money.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A reasonable degree of physical fitness, as this is an active role.
• Previous experience in catering or customer service is helpful but not essential.

Personal qualities

• A warm and approachable personality.
• Sensitivity to the nature of the Hospice environment.
• Willingness to learn and follow Food Safety and Hygiene requirements.
• Confidence working independently while being able to take direction when needed.

Why volunteer with us?

Volunteering in our café is a rewarding way to make a genuine difference every day. You’ll meet new people, build confidence, and develop useful skills, whether you’re looking to enhance your CV, return to work, or simply enjoy being part of a supportive team.

Most importantly, you’ll be helping create a warm, welcoming space for those visiting the Hospice. Your time, energy, and kindness directly support our care for local people at an incredibly important moment in their lives.

Whether you have a few hours to spare each week or a little more, we’d love to hear from you!