Host volunteers

About the role:

As a Hosting Volunteer you’ll be working with the rest of the hosting team to create a warm, welcoming environment for our guests. By serving our guests a free, delicious meal and sharing in conversation, you’ll be helping to reduce hunger and loneliness in your community. You’ll be supported by a FoodCycle Project Leader, who will help you to develop your hosting skills.
You don’t need to have any previous experience – you just need to get stuck in! Our Leicester-Highfields hosts start at 12pm every Monday and finish at 3pm (although there is no expectation for you to volunteer every week).

About FoodCycle:
Week in, week out we nourish the hungry and lonely in our communities with delicious meals and great conversation, using food which would otherwise go to waste.

FoodCycle aims to:
• Connect communities
• Support mental health and wellbeing
• Nourish the hungry
• Promote sustainability
• Inspire change A FoodCycle Project is where the magic happens. Each Project is run on the ground by a team of lead volunteers called Project Leaders, who ensure the smooth running of their FoodCycle Project. Project Leaders are passionate, committed and want to make a positive change within their community. They take ownership and make decisions about the day-to-day running of their Project.

Skills you’ll learn:
? Teamwork: you’ll work as part of a team to prep the venue, serve a delicious meal, and clear up afterwards.
? Relationship building: you’ll build lasting relationships with guests, ensuring they come back each week.
? Hosting: you’ll support front of house duties, serving food and demonstrating good customer service skills.

What to expect from FoodCycle:
? Ongoing support and advice from a FoodCycle Project Leader.
? Expenses, including mileage, covered in line with our volunteer policy.
? Free online training modules, including first aid awareness and food allergens.
? The opportunity to take on additional tasks/responsibilities.
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