Community Connex support people with a learning disability, autistic people, those experiencing disadvantages, and their families to help them live healthier, happier and inclusive lives. We're here to support those experiencing loneliness and social isolation. We feel everyone should be valued equally, listened to and included. We actively engage with communities and we work with and support people to have fulfilled lives. We ensure peoples experiences are at the heart of all we do. We have a flexible, responsive and inclusive service. We offer a wide variety of volunteering opportunities.
What You'll Do
> Prepare a selection of sandwiches (e.g., cheese, egg, tuna, vegetarian options) for our social lunch sessions.
> Bake or bring cakes, traybakes or simple desserts for participants to enjoy.
> Follow basic food hygiene guidance (we will provide support and training if needed).
> Work alongside staff and volunteers to set up food for serving.
> Help create a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where people feel welcome.
> Support our mission to reduce isolation and bring people together.
What You'll Gain
> Training in food hygiene and infection control.
> Training and experience supporting autistic people and people with learning disabilities.
> The satisfaction of knowing your food brings comfort and connection to local residents.
> A chance to meet new people and be part of a supportive volunteer team.
> Experience contributing to a meaningful community wellbeing project
What We're Looking For
> Someone who enjoys preparing food and sharing it with others.
> Friendly, reliable and happy to support a community focused session.
> Comfortable volunteering once a month.
> No professional cooking experience required, just enthusiasm and kindness.
How to apply
Please complete the online application form: https://communityconnex.co.uk/volunteer/
Important details
Closing Date: 23 July 2026
Hours available: 3 hours per week
When: 2nd Wednesday of each month, 10am – 1pm
Location: Fairfield Church, Windsor Close, Northwood HA6 1PD (occasionally we may have to change venue)
Positions available: 3
Further details
As a volunteer, you will need to:
> Prepare a selection of sandwiches (e.g., cheese, egg, tuna, vegetarian options) for our social lunch sessions.
> Bake or bring cakes, traybakes or simple desserts for participants to enjoy.
> Follow basic food hygiene guidance (we will provide support and training if needed).
> Work alongside staff and volunteers to set up food for serving.
> Help create a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where people feel welcome.
> Support our mission to reduce isolation and bring people together.
Support and training provided for this role includes:
- Training in food hygiene and infection control.
- Training and experience supporting autistic people and people with learning disabilities.
If your would like further information please visit:
https://communityconnex.co.uk/volunteer/
PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy is for a Mencap affiliated Network Partner and not for Royal Mencap Society. Network Partners sign up to a terms of membership and pay a membership fee to subscribe Royal Mencap Society’s Network and each local group is a separate and independent charity within their own right. As part of the group’s membership, they have the opportunity to advertise their vacancies on the Royal Mencap Society jobs website.
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The benefits of volunteering for this role include:
>Training in food hygiene and infection control.
> Training and experience supporting autistic people and people with learning disabilities.
> The satisfaction of knowing your food brings comfort and connection to local residents.
> A chance to meet new people and be part of a supportive volunteer team.
> Experience contributing to a meaningful community wellbeing project.
