Splott Community Volunteers

“I like coming here every Thursday. It’s good company and a very good breakfast. It gets me out on my day off from work. The staff are nice and there is a variety of stuff to take home.”

Paul Hobbs

“Me and my kids we all like to come to the breakfast. They enjoy the breakfast, they like come here and taste different things and the people join together in one table. Also I don’t need cooking. Many thanks.”

Liga Harjo

“I am coming every Thursday 8am in the morning because the breakfast very well and the staff are very helpful and nice because they provide us good and hot breakfast. Sure they will continue.”

Mike Esperian

"I come each Thursday because in my present circumstances the Thursday Breakfast Club gives me the only hot cooked breakfast that I have each week (as distinct from sometimes cereal with hot water and milk). Also, there is usually crusty bread to take away, also crusty rolls.......Also, there is fruit to take away often, recently, whole pineapples! One Thursday, jars of fig syrup from Iraq! As well as the food, I like to people-watch, meet people I’ve never met before, faces I don’t see elsewhere. It gets me out......."

William Matthias

Q. What's in it for me?
A. Volunteering is two-way. You give some of your skills and time and in return you gain new experiences, meet new people, explore your potential and enhance your skills and abilities.


Q. How do I find something that suits me?
A. It's important to do something you will enjoy and, if you feel strongly about our aims and objectives, you may want to give us your time and energy. Volunteering can help broaden your thinking, stimulate new ideas or help you develop new skills and can also help by connecting you to a completely new network of people and new ways of thinking.


Q. How much time will I have to give?
A. Breakfast Club is held for just a few hours every week and regular commitment to this is most helpful. You could get involved in a specific project or event however, and volunteer for just one full day or a weekend. Alternatively you could take on a specific position with responsibilities that need an ongoing commitment. Our Allotment project is much more flexible and, after discussion with the Project Manager, you can work as many, or as few, hours as you wish. 

Q. Will it help me get a better job at the end of my studies?

A. If you are looking to change career direction, then employers will look at your relevant skills and experience. They will ask you what kind of things you enjoy doing and what skills you have. Your past experience may be helpful but you may need additional skills or experience that could be gained by undertaking voluntary work.

Q. Will it cost me anything to volunteer?

A. It should only cost your time. 

Q. Will I have to have an interview?

A. An informal chat and completion of a Volunteer Agreement is all that is initially required.

Q. Will I get any training?

A. We do provide informal training and support to ensure you are able to do what is asked and formal certificated training is provided in food hygiene and first aid.

Q. Will I get the chance to do quality work or something that interests me?

A. It depends what you want to do and where your interests lie. There will be something that meets your needs. Its important to work out what you enjoy doing, what skills you want to learn, or experiences you think will be most fulfilling and discuss this during your initial informal chat to get the best from your volunteering role.