Creative Cafe Volunteer for Communities 1st

Welwyn Hatfield Community And Voluntary Services Limited; Bushey; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization seeks volunteers for a Community Café role in Bushey. The role involves setting up creative sessions, welcoming participants, and fostering an inclusive environment for attendees of all ages. This opportunity offers benefits including free refreshments and experience in community engagement. A DBS check is required. Sessions are held on Wednesdays and Thursdays in various local venues.

Benefits

Opportunity to meet new people

Gain experience in event support

Free refreshments during sessions

Qualifications

• Will require a criminal record check (DBS).
• Suitable for ages 18–25, students, older individuals, and those with restricted mobility.

Responsibilities

• Help set up and tidy away materials and refreshments.
• Welcome participants and provide guidance on available supplies.
• Encourage creativity and assist with basic crafting.

Job description

Volunteer Role – Community Café Sessions

Before you can register your interest for this opportunity you must be registered as a volunteer.

Register with the Volunteer Centre, or if you have already registered, please log in.

Communities 1st provides community café sessions in Hertsmere and we are looking for volunteers to support inclusive, community-based creative sessions by assisting participants, helping with setup, and fostering a welcoming environment for all ages. Participants can engage in a variety of activities involving creative pursuits from knitting to music to sports and much more.

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: Hertsmere, St Albans

Location: Indoor, Event

Time of day: Casual or intermittent, To be discussed

Practical Considerations – Benefits for Volunteers

• Opportunity to meet new people and contribute to a creative community.
• Gain experience in event support and community engagement.
• Free refreshments during sessions.

Additional Information

• Sessions are free to attend and open to all ages.
• Venues have parking facilities.
• Donations of crafting supplies are welcome.

Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS).

Suitable for Volunteers

18–25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, University students, Older People, People with restricted mobility

Interested in:

Arts & Crafts, Health and Wellbeing, Isolation & Loneliness, Mental Health, Men’s issues, Older People, Voluntary & Community Action, Young People & Adolescents

Wheelchair Access

Yes

Key Responsibilities

• Help set up and tidy away materials and refreshments.
• Welcome participants and provide guidance on available supplies.
• Encourage creativity and assist with basic crafting activities.
• Promote a friendly, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable.
• Organise donated supplies and suggest ideas for future sessions.
• Ensure the venue remains safe and accessible for all attendees.

Schedule

Wednesdays from 12 noon – 4 pm. Location: Aberford Community Centre, Aberford Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1PL.

Thursdays from 10 am – 2 pm. Location: Bushey Library, Sparrows Herne, Bushey, Hertfordshire WD23 1FA.

Thursdays from 10 am – 2 pm. Location: Farriers Way Community Centre, 27 Farriers Way, Borehamwood, WD6 2TB.

Fridays from 10 am – 2 pm. Location: Organ Hall, 37 Bairstow Close, Borehamwood, WD6 4TB.

Tuesdays from 12 noon – 4 pm and Thursdays from 10 am – 2 pm. Location: Phillimore Community Centre, Phillimore Place, Radlett, WD7 8NN.

Mon & Tue from 10 am – 2 pm. Location: Windsor Hall, Blyth Close, Gateshead Road, Borehamwood, WD6 4EE.