St Mary's Church, Todmorden White Hart Fold, Todmorden OL14 7BD
St. Mary’s church in Todmorden is a welcoming, inclusive, friendly and fun community who share a faith
About the Organisation
St Mary's Church runs a warm, safe drop-in cafe on Thursdays, works with the local food bank, hosts musical events, offers pastoral visiting and support, and works in partnership with the wider community on environmental, social and interfaith activities. They also visit care homes, hold school visits, work with bereavement, elderly, disability and faith groups and Todmorden in Bloom and other churches.
Main purpose of the role: To welcome volunteers and visitors eg. families arriving for weekly lunches and say goodbye after.
To (receive key) open up (unlock) St Mary’s Crypt for events eg. family lunch and welcome and greet volunteers and families on arrival (signing in/checking records) and lock/close up safely (key holder- to return as needed).
Also to purchase basic supplies as agreed as needed eg, milk (all expenses will be covered by St Marys)
What are we looking for?
What will you get from us?
This describes the ideal skills, experience and attributes:
Interpersonal skills (essential)
Communication (verbal) (essential)
Customer service (essential)
Hospitality (desirable)
Personal attributes:
Friendly (essential)
Inclusive, non-judgemental (essential)
Welcoming (essential)
Reliable (essential)
Flexible (essential)
Faith/acceptance of Christianity (desirable)
Qualifications/ training:
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (desirable)
First aid (desirable)
Availability
Ability to communicate remotely eg phone &/ email
Support you will be given:
Induction, training, regular check in and termly meeting
Volunteering alongside another volunteer to set up/serve and clear away
Reasonable adjustments as needed (but mobility is required for this role)
Benefits:
Enable community members to share a nutritious warm lunch together
Be part of a team
Personal development opportunities
When do we need you?
Additional Requirements
As soon as possible
We have an accessible toilets and will make reasonable adjustments. Step free, accessible toilet.
Many adjustments can be made. suitable for under 18s accompanied by adult.
Please complete this form and we will contact you: https://forms.gle/i8MXMXrrHYfJxYt8A
, speak to Rev Catherine Shelley.
