Corporate Partnership Volunteer
Plateful Cafe works to relieve poverty and isolation amongst refugees, asylum seekers and ethnic minorities in Lewisham. Our commitment is to reach the most vulnerable people in our community and open a pathway to employment for people who have asylum here. Refugees will benefit from workshops, training skills and knowledge relevant for the catering industry. Plateful Cafe are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all volunteers and team members. We are an equal opportunities provider and actively encourage applications from people with a refugee background. We are currently looking for a dedicated and well-organised volunteer who can assist our team with the search and development of partnerships with businesses.
Main duties will include:
- Looking for partnership opportunities with the private sector
- Assisting with the development and ongoing work of businesses fundraising action Group
- Assisting in planning fundraising strategies with local businesses
- Reporting on businesses partnerships and recent developments at Plateful Café
- Working in partnership with the Plateful Café fundraising team
Essential:
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to inspire a group of volunteers to support a cause
- Strong relationship-building skills
Desirable:
- Previous experience in fundraising and/or marketing
- Experience of working with corporates
- Expertise in new project creation and developing business links
What difference will you make?
- Helping to support a refugee-run cafe
- Connecting local refugees with their passion for cooking
- Helping local refugees find employment and enter the workforce much sooner than they otherwise might
Voluntary, 2 to 4 hours per week