We realise that sometimes one hasn't much confidence nor free time whilst studying at school and thus the TOWN COUNCIL offers young people aged 11 to 18 or 11 to 24 if living with a disability, to take part in an 8 week volunteering course at the Youth Cafe - HOUSE in the Basement [HiTB] whereby you would give up a minimum of 8 hours of your time to learn some skills such as below:
Previously students have found that such skills have enabled them to obtain:
The Town Clerk will also give you a reference in the future.
- Use of electronic tills
- Stock ordering
- Food preparation
- Customer service
- Engaging young people
- Health and safety
- Event management
- Cashing up
Previously students have found that such skills have enabled them to obtain:
- a Saturday job
- part time employment locally/whilst away at college/university
- full time employment.
The Town Clerk will also give you a reference in the future.
Volunteering shows prospective employers/further educational facilities that you are willing to help engage with your local community and go above and beyond.