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Title

CANDI Community Volunteer – Café & Social Clubs

Organisation

Rhiannon's Cafe @ URC

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What you will be doing

CANDI is a friendly, inclusive community organisation supporting neurodivergent people and people with learning disabilities to build friendships, confidence, independence and a sense of belonging.
We are looking for warm, reliable volunteers to join our team and help with one or more of our community activities. You do not need to volunteer at everything – we will match the role to your interests, skills and availability.
Opportunities include:
• Helping at Rhiannon’s Café – welcoming customers, chatting with our members and volunteers, helping with simple café tasks, activities, setting up and clearing away.
• Supporting our Tuesday Club – helping people join in with social and creative activities, games, quizzes, crafts and themed evenings.
• Supporting our monthly nightclub – welcoming people, helping with activities and making sure everyone feels included and able to enjoy the evening.
• Helping at occasional CANDI community events and activities.
A big part of the role is simply being friendly, patient and approachable and helping people feel welcome and included.
Our volunteers work alongside the CANDI team. You will not be expected to provide personal care or take sole responsibility for anyone attending our activities.
Skills Description
You do not need formal qualifications or previous experience.
We are particularly looking for people who are:
• Friendly, patient and non-judgemental
• Reliable and willing to work as part of a team
• Comfortable talking to people with different communication styles and support needs
• Respectful of neurodiversity and learning disability
• Happy to encourage people to participate without putting pressure on them
• Willing to learn and ask for help when needed
Experience of autism, learning disabilities, SEND, hospitality, community work, education, social care or youth/community groups can be useful but is not essential.
Lived experience and neurodivergent volunteers are very welcome.
What is in it for you?
You will have the opportunity to:
• Make a genuine difference in your local community
• Meet new people and become part of a friendly, inclusive team
• Gain experience supporting neurodivergent people and people with learning disabilities
• Build confidence and develop communication, teamwork and practical skills
• Gain experience useful for employment, education or further volunteering
• Learn more about inclusive community activities and support
• Share your own interests, ideas and talents
• Develop into other volunteering roles within CANDI if you would like to
We will provide an induction, guidance and ongoing support.
Time Commitment
This role is flexible.
Rhiannon’s Café operates during the week, and volunteers can help for a morning, afternoon or agreed regular shift.
Tuesday Club takes place on Tuesday evenings.
Our inclusive nightclub usually takes place one Friday evening each month.
You can volunteer with one activity or several. We particularly value volunteers who can attend regularly, as familiar faces help our members feel comfortable and confident, but we understand that people have work, family and other commitments.
Availability will be discussed with each volunteer individually.

Activities

Administration,Art, Design & Crafts,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Catering,Community Work,Fundraising,Trusteeships & Committees,Youth Activities,General & Helping

Skills & Attributes

Admin, Art & Craft, IT skills - basic, Creative & Design, IT Skills - good, Managing People, Organising & Planning, Photography, Web Design, Practical & DIY, Fundraising, Marketing, Project Management

Skills Description

What is in it for you

You will have the opportunity to: • Make a genuine difference in your local community • Meet new people and become part of a friendly, inclusive team • Gain experience supporting neurodivergent people and people with learning disabilities • Build confidence and develop communication, teamwork and practical skills • Gain experience useful for employment, education or further volunteering • Learn more about inclusive community activities and support • Share your own interests, ideas and talents • Develop into other volunteering roles within CANDI if you would like to We will provide an induction, guidance and ongoing support.

Time Commitment

This role is flexible. Rhiannon’s Café operates during the week, and volunteers can help for a morning, afternoon or agreed regular shift. Tuesday Club takes place on Tuesday evenings. Our inclusive nightclub usually takes place one Friday evening each month. You can volunteer with one activity or several. We particularly value volunteers who can attend regularly, as familiar faces help our members feel comfortable and confident, but we understand that people have work, family and other commitments. Availability will be discussed with each volunteer individually.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Directions

Different for each activity. Mostly near Widmore Road in Bromley

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

Please register your interest through Volunteer Centre Bromley or email info@candicommunity.org.uk to arrange an informal chat. visit candicommunity.org.uk

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

CANDI is an inclusive organisation and we actively welcome neurodivergent and disabled volunteers. We understand that volunteers may have different communication, sensory, learning, mobility or support needs. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and how we can make volunteering accessible. This might include clear written instructions, breaking tasks into manageable steps, agreeing predictable roles, additional induction time, regular breaks or working alongside another member of the team. We want people to be able to contribute in ways that make the best use of their strengths.