People Planet Pint

Volunteer opportunities at Planted

Planted is an innovative community project from local environmental charity Vision 21. This volunteer supported initiative brings together a collective of local partners to create a vibrant hub for local people.

The plant-based kitchen is run by Poco Culina while the café front of house and loose food ‘refillery’ will be staffed by volunteers. The core opening hours will be Tuesday to Saturday 09:30 to 16:00.

Do you have a spare ½ day a week? The main time slots we wish to cover are 9:30 to 13:00 and 12:45 to 16:00, however there is flexibility to adjust hours to fit around your other commitments.

For the Café:

Offer a friendly face for people coming into the Hub.
To look after the café front of house, serving customers and taking their orders.
Prepare coffees, refreshments and snacks.
Help customers choose from the food menu as required
Operating the cafe payment systems.
Maintaining the coffee machine according to instructions.
Cleaning tables between customers and keeping the café clean and free from hazards.
At busy times carry out the washing up of crockery, glassware, cutlery and utensils.
Occasionally you may be asked to help in the kitchen with food preparation adhering to health and safety and food hygiene regulations. Training will be provided.

For the Refillary:

You will help run the shop by assisting customers with their refill purchases.
Weighing out dry produce into the customers containers.
Similarly for the liquid cleaning products.
Keeping the refillery tidy and well-stocked.
Ensure that all areas are free from hazards.
Chat to people about sustainable living and how to use low waste products
Unpacking incoming stock and identifying when we are running low on products
Providing advice about food ingredients appropriate for those with food sensitivities and allergies. Full training will be given.

Planted is a hub for the local community. It is a space for people to find out about local events, connect with each other and be inspired to live more sustainably. We’re looking for volunteers who enjoy social interaction and can help us to create a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Some of the benefits of being a Planted Volunteer?

Be part of a friendly team and work to support the café, refillery and community hub.
10% discount in the café and off your purchases in the refillery.
A free cup of tea or coffee whenever you volunteer.
Make a difference in your community and help to encourage sustainable living.
Develop your existing skills and learn new skills.
Come up with your own creative ideas for the hub.
We will provide a full induction with appropriate allergy and kitchen best practice training.

How to find out more?

Please providing email Planteck@gmail.com providing a little more information about yourself and why this role is of interest to you. Or if your prefer, call Peter Clegg on 07973 50945.