Volunteer Role

Tea Hatch Assistants

Location: Shotley Bridge Hospital

Hours: Daytime Opening Hours TBC - Various Hours Available

Team Leader: Head of Fundraising and Marketing

Role Description

The Tea Hatch at Shotley Bridge Hospital is new to Willow Burn and like the Willows Café is at the heart of the community. We envision it will be a welcoming safe space for visitors to  the hospital to get a hot or cold drink and other refreshments such as confectionary, crisps and biscuits.  We hope it will be a welcome addition to hospital patients, their families and staff as well as generating income for Willow Burn, the hospital’s local hospice.

Daytime Opening Hours TBC - Various Hours Available. Opening Hours will depend on volunteer interest.

Key Responsibilities

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Skills & Experience

  • Excellent organisational skills

  • Willingness to complete Food Hygiene Level 2 and mandatory training

  • Accuracy and attention to detail

  • Good communication skills

  • Team player

  • Flexible approach to working

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Tact and diplomacy in dealing with a variety of situations

  • Self-awareness and able to use initiative

  • Good understanding of equality and diversity

Benefits

Volunteering comes with a number of benefits:

  • Gain confidence

  • Make a difference

  • Meet people

  • Be part of a community

  • Learn new skills

  • Take on a challenge

  • Have fun

Throughout the year, Willow Burn also offers volunteers a number of benefits to say thank you for your dedication and to offer you the opportunity to steer your volunteer journey:

  • Quarterly volunteer bulletin

  • A yearly volunteer survey

  • Two annual celebration events

  • 10% off in the Willow Burn Shops and a special volunteer menu in the Willows Café for all volunteers with your ID

  • The Volunteer Training Passport

Apply Online

If your interested in the role fill out our online form today or contact us if you have any questions.