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Breakfast Club Volunteer

Dunstable Town Council

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Role Purpose
To support the coordination and delivery of our weekly Over 55 Breakfast Club. We are looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to help create a welcoming environment where local residents can socialise, enjoy a breakfast, and engage with guest speakers.

Key tasks:
Greet members as they arrive, helping them find a seat and feel at ease.

Assist with serving breakfast options, tea, and coffee (in coordination with Bennett’s Café staff).

Chat with attendees, introduce new members to the group, and encourage participation in the day's activities.

Assist guest speakers with any basic setup needs and help distribute any activity materials.

Gather informal feedback from members to help us improve future sessions.

Personal Qualities
People Person: You enjoy chatting with older adults and have a patient, empathetic nature.

Available on Tuesday mornings (approx. 9:15 am – 11:15 am).

Happy to jump in where needed, whether it’s pouring a cup of tea or starting a conversation.

What’s in it for you?
The chance to make a tangible difference in the Dunstable community.

Opportunities to meet new people and hear fascinating stories from our members and speakers.

A fun, lively, and rewarding Tuesday morning environment!

Basic DBS will be required and basic safeguarding training completed before starting.

Advice, Information & Support,Catering,Community Work,General & Helping

Cleaning & Tidying, Managing People, Organising & Planning

Communication: Able to chat easily with older adults and listen well. Interpersonal: A warm, welcoming, and patient people person. Teamwork: Happy to help café staff with basic serving/clearing. Reliability: Consistent attendance for our Tuesday members. Proactive: Spotting when someone is sitting alone and bringing them into the group. Mobility: Able to be on your feet for the 2-hour session. No formal qualifications needed

What’s In It For You? Make a Real Difference: Directly reduce social isolation for seniors in your local community. Boost Your Wellbeing: Volunteering is proven to reduce stress and provide a great feel-good factor. Build Your Network: Meet new people, hear fascinating life stories, and become a key part of the Dunstable community. Skill Building: Enhance your communication, hosting, and event support skills great for a CV or personal growth. Enjoy the Perks: A fun, social atmosphere in a nice setting of Bennetts Park. Low Commitment: Just 2 hours a week (Tuesday mornings) for a high-impact reward.

Low Commitment: Just 2 hours a week (Tuesday mornings) for a high-impact reward.

Further location details may be provided below.

Dunstable Town Council

Bennett's Cafe & Community Hub Bennett's Recreation Ground Dunstable LU6 3DE

LU6 3DE

Bus Travel Information Use Bus A, B, 34, 40, F70 or F77. Get off at Ashton Square or The Quadrant Landmarks: Look for the Bull Pond Lane entrance or Canseworde Road entrance. The café is situated within the Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground. Tennis courts, splash park and adventure play are situated in the park.

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01582 891434 or communities@dunstable.gov.uk

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Bennett’s Café is a compact community space. While the building is fully accessible, the café layout can become crowded during sessions. This may make it challenging for those with significant mobility aids to navigate between tables. However, we are happy to discuss stationary roles, such as a seated Welcome Host, for anyone interested in helping.

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