We welcome dependable team members to assist at Kits Cares Café. The goal is two-fold: to serve in various capacities to effectively run the café and to participate in the life of the community.
Contribute to the operations of Kits Cares Café by fulfilling various roles
Participate in community by sharing conversations with and building relationships with guests
Help create a welcoming atmosphere for guests
Attend available workshops to grow in technical (eg. FoodSafe) and interpersonal skills (eg: Mental Health First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, etc.)
A person who is friendly, approachable, patient, kind, reliable and punctual
An understanding of boundaries and appropriate behaviour, or a willingness to learn
Ability to interact well with a variety of personalities and work as a team player
Willingness to receive feedback
An interest in, and commitment to, working with and learning from others with different backgrounds
Approved background check completed within the past 2 years (required to work alongside vulernable populations)
Certification in Food Safe Level 1 is an asset
First Aid Level 1 is an asset
The Kits Cares Café Volunteer reports to the Kits Cares Café Meal Coordinator.
Kits Cares Café holds to a Christian worldview. Volunteers are not required to agree with all the beliefs of the Christian faith to volunteer with Kits Cares Café. However, in the spirit of unity, cooperation, and respect, we do ask that if you have opposing or divergent views that you refrain from speaking openly or privately about those views while volunteering.
Interested? Complete an application form.
More questions? Email us.