Volunteer Café Assistant - Cardiff & Vale Hospice

Marie Curie · Cardiff

Welcome visitors and provide a friendly, helpful service to everyone that visits our Hospice Café

Help ensure every visitor receives a positive experience, while supporting the smooth delivery of our catering services and helping our hospice feel safe and comforting for all.

Availability: 4 hours per week - weekdays

Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Location: Marie Curie Hospice, Cardiff and the Vale, Bridgeman Road, Penarth CF64 3YR

Criteria: Min 16 years of age or older

What you'll do:

Welcome visitors and offer friendly, helpful service
Prepare and serve light refreshments (tea, coffee, snacks)
Keep the café clean, tidy, and well‑stocked
Operate the till, handle card and cash transactions
Promote a warm and inclusive environment
Support the smooth running of the café overall

Why you'd be a great fit:

Friendly, reliable and brings a positive attitude
Courteous and helpful manner
Comfortable talking to people from all walks of life
Good organiser and self-motivated
Team spirit - contributing to a supportive and collaborative team dynamic

What you'll gain:

Full training, ongoing guidance and wellbeing support
A sense of meaning and purpose
A friendly network of volunteers
Recognition for your time
Be part of the UK’s leading end-of-life charity
Travel and expenses covered
Access to discounts on shopping, dining, travel and more
15% discount in-store at our Marie Curie Shops (Terms & Conditions apply)

Need more information?

Find out more about volunteering with Marie Curie here or contact Head Chef, Shane Fitzgibbon T: 02920426007 E: Shane.Fitzgibbon@mariecurie.org.uk

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone - staff and volunteers alike - supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you - your experience, perspective and voice.

Join our Hospice Café team and help create a warm, welcoming space for patients, families, and visitors. Just a few hours of your time can make a big difference

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