General Volunteer
These are the friendly faces that our customers see every day when they come in for a cup of coffee or lunch. They work in the cafe as cashiers, cooks, bakers, and dishwashers to keep our cafe running.
Time commitment: 1 recurring 2-3 hour shift/week
Attributes:
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- Be committed, responsible, and willing to learn
- Enjoy interacting with fellow volunteers and the public
- Have an interest in baking, cooking, or hospitality
- Have at least 2 hours of availability Mon-Fri 9 am – 3 pm, Mon/Thurs 3 – 8 pm, or Sunday 11 am – 3pm
- Holding a Food Safe Level 1 Certificate would be an asset
Responsibilities and Tasks:
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- Attend the mandatory Volunteer Training each semester
- Have an understanding of Agora’s mission statement and philosophy
- Arrive on time for shifts
- Communicate with Shift Leaders or Human Resources Manager regarding scheduling conflicts or absences (min. 24 hours’ notice)
- Prepare menu items, serve customers, and maintain a clean work space
- Rotate roles with other shift members to learn all procedures at Agora Café
- Adhere to Food Safe standards
- Work respectively with other volunteers and with Shift Leaders to maintain cafe operations
Shift Leader
These volunteers take on a greater role and greater responsibility in the cafe by helping manage the cafe and the volunteers on their shift. They are good leaders and problem solvers, delegating tasks to general volunteers and keeping the cafe running smoothly during the day. They maintain open communication with the executive team regarding updates and issues.
Time commitment: 1 recurring 2-3 hr shift/week
Attributes:
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- Be committed, responsible, and willing to learn
- Enjoy interacting with fellow volunteers and the public
- Be able to adapt and respond to dynamic situations
- Have strong leadership and communication skills
- Have at least 2 hours of availability Mon-Fri 9 am – 3 pm, Mon/Thurs 3 – 8 pm, or Sunday 11 am – 3pm
- Have, or be willing to obtain, a Food Safe Level 1 Certificate
- Experience working in Agora or in the food service industry is an asset
Responsibilities and Tasks:
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- Understand and uphold the general workings of Agora, its mission statement, and philosophy
- Delegate volunteers to different tasks and ensure recipe production in accordance with weekly schedule and available ingredients
- Be able to educate volunteers on how to operate different Agora appliances like the cash register, dishwasher, and food processor
- Be able to manage or delegate customer inquiries/complaints to the executive team as needed
- Update attendance and temperature logs
Sunday Shift Volunteers and Shift Leads
Sunday shifts are responsible for prepping the vegetables for weekly entrees and preparing baked goods. If you love blasting music while preparing food, this is the shift for you.
Time commitment: 1 recurring 2-hour shift
Responsibilities and Tasks:
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- Understand the general workings of Agora, its mission statement, and philosophy
- Be able to learn and operate the different appliances in Agora, like the dishwasher, scales, and food processors
- Prepare sufficient ingredients according to weekly recipes
- Adhere to Food Safe standards
Catering Volunteer
Time commitment: varies week-to-week
These volunteers work with the catering exec to fulfill our catering orders, making large batches of cookies, granola bars, or other cafe menu items. Shifts will vary depending on the intake of catering orders and volunteer availability. Any volunteers interested in being a catering volunteer are advised to put another position as their first choice, but can indicate their interest in working as a catering volunteer.
Attributes:
- Have an interest in baking and food preparation
- Be committed, responsible, and willing to learn
- Enjoy interacting with fellow volunteers
- Have, or be willing to complete, the Food Safe Level 1 Certificate
- Baking experience an asset