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Program Volunteers

Cambridge Neighbourhood Table

Kinbridge Community Association


   About the Position

Impact Statement
Through participation in our programs, volunteers help people get their needs met, develop skills, and make community connections. This increases opportunities and capacity for positive growth in all areas, including education and employment.

Description
Volunteers at the Cambridge Neighbourhood Table contribute to the program in a variety of ways. Many different roles and times are available to match your skills, interests, and schedule.

Roles/responsibilities include:
- Assist with meal preparation, including cutting vegetables, peeling potatoes, baking cookies, preparing coffee, and filling hot and cold water jugs (1:00-4:00 PM).
- Set up tables and chairs in the gym and prepare the dining area with coffee, tea, drinks, cups, plates, and cutlery (4:00-5:00 PM).
- Welcome and register guests as they arrive for dinner (Starting at 4:45 PM).
- Set out and serve the meal, assist with hospitality and beverages, and begin washing dishes, pots, and pans (5:00-7:00 PM).
- Help clean up the dining area by wiping tables, taking down and storing tables, stacking chairs, washing and putting away dishes, cleaning washrooms, and mopping the gym floor (6:30-7:30 PM).


Position Qualifications

Ideal for: An Individual, A Group, Student Placement
Age: 14+

Area(s) of Interest: Food/Hospitality, Health Care / Wellness

Skill(s): Communicate in Plain Language, Verbal Communication, Sensitivity, Empathy, Respect, Self-Motivation


Training / Work Condtions

Training Details: Volunteers will receive on-site training and guidance as needed while volunteering.
Working Conditions: Volunteers will work indoors in a kitchen and/or dining area environment. Tasks may involve standing for extended periods, food preparation, washing dishes in warm water, interacting with patrons, and general cleaning. Physical demands vary depending on the specific task. Necessary PPE will be provided.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible washroom, Designated accessible parking space, Accessible work space
Transportation: On a bus route


Time Commitment

Duration: 3 months or less
Weekday - Daytime, Weekday - Evening
The Cambridge Neighbourhood Table operates at four different locations across Cambridge in partnership with Langs, the Freedom Centre, St. Paul's, and St. Andrew's. Visit our calendar (https://www.kinbridge.ca/cambridge-neighbourhood-table/) for specific dates, times, and locations.

   Contact Information
http://www.kinbridge.ca
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Rose Bettio
519-624-3855
200 Christopher Drive Cambridge, N1R 2X6
Kitchener,Waterloo,Cambridge,Township of North Dumfries
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