Café Host
Position Description:
Centre for the City (CFTC) Café Host ensures that our newcomer friends have a positive experience in our café / welcome area. They prepare and serve coffee and snacks, and provide information on programs. Most importantly, they enjoy life-giving, learning conversations with people of all faiths, ages and cultures, and are open to spiritual conversations with them.
Participation Level:
OWN – At this level the Team member demonstrates an ongoing engagement in the ministry. The person has a deeper understanding of the ministry and will have a high level of commitment to it and the team. They will often be involved in recruiting others.
Responsibilities:
- Complete tasks such as making coffee, keeping the café tidy, serving pastries, etc.
- Welcome new visitors and engage them in conversation; assist in determining needs they might have
- Be knowledgeable about and help newcomers access CFTC programs and events
- Greet regular visitors and intentionally develop relationships with them
- Be proactive in ensuring an environment of safety, trust, and respect in the café area
Time Commitment:
- Weekly (9:20am-12:00pm), Monday, Tuesday or Thursday; occasional special events
- Weekly (6:30-9:00 pm, Tuesday or Thursday)
Qualifications:
- Understanding of, and agreement with, the CSC Statement of Faith, Mission and Pursuits (cf https://www.cschurch.ca/central/about/who-we-are/)
- Christ-like love and respect for new immigrants/people of other faiths and cultures
- Prior immigrant serving and/or intercultural life experience is an asset
- Attitude of curiosity, openness, and flexibility.
Application Requirements:
- Interview with ministry staff
- CSC Getting Involved Form
- Ministry Partnership (Volunteer) Agreement
- Two References
- Confidentiality Agreement
- Police Check
- Model Release Form
- Child Intervention Check
Training:
- Introduction to Centre for the City
- Familiarization with CFTC Volunteer manual
- Foreign to Familiar: reading and response
- Intercultural Competence Workshop
- Participation in ongoing CFTC volunteer trainings
- Plan to Protect
Personal Value:
- Opportunity to serve God & others with the gift of hospitality (Rom 12:5-6)
- Friendship with like-minded volunteers and new Canadians
- Opportunity to learn from people of other faiths and cultures
Position reports to: Administrative Assistant (CFTC)
Ministry Contact Person: Administrative Assistant (CFTC)
Prayer Opportunities:
- For each person to feel belonging, connection and safety and to experience God’s love for them
- For the home countries which they may be fleeing from, and for their families
- For opportunities to share Christ in spiritual conversations
Opportunity Details:
Tags:
Area:
Is Ministry: No
Ministry: CFTC – New Canadian Hub
Spiritual Gifts: Discernment, Hospitality, Mercy, Service
Parent Connection Group: Compassionate Ministries / Centre for the City
Volunteer Profiles PDF:
Is this for the public: Yes
Volunteer Category:
Application Requirements: Getting Involved Form
Connector for this Volunteer Opportunity:
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