Volunteering

Lordship Hub Co-op was founded by a group of dedicated volunteers who felt that the new building needed to be kept in the hands of the community, so that it could be run for the community. While the Hub has grown since its foundation, and now employs a number of part-time staff, there are still plenty of opportunities to contribute your time and skills!

 

One of our most popular volunteer roles is in our Hub café, where volunteers can develop their skills in customer service, and/or food and drink preparation. This roles tend to require a 4+ hour/week commitment. If you can’t commit to a regular slot, why not register your interest as an event volunteer, to help deliver our program of free and low cost community events.

 

If you are interested in helping with our co-operative’s strategy and governance, our board meets the third Wednesday of every second month. We also have a number of working groups which work on particular elements of the Hub’s operations: the Community Engagement group works on Membership, Community Events and Outreach, the Personnel Group works on the internal workings of the Hub’s Co-operative structure, and the Finance group oversees the Hub’s financial and fundraising activities. We are always on the lookout for volunteers with skills/experience in these areas to get involved.

 

To become a volunteer, you can complete the form below. If you would like to arrange a time for an informal chat, or to discuss potential partnership working please contact Nura, our People co-ordinator on People@lordshiphub.org.uk or 020 8885 5684 .

Meet Kip

Meet Kip, one of our wonderful café volunteers who has been part of the Hub for an incredible 9 years.Kip is warm, bubbly and a familiar face at the front of house. If you’re a regular at the Hub, chances are you already know him! He’s fantastic on the till, always ready with a great recommendation and brings so much personality and charisma to the café.And if you’re picking up some duck food, you might even be lucky enough to hear his famous duck impression! We’re incredibly lucky to have Kip as part of the Lordship Hub community and are so grateful for everything he brings to the café.

Tell us a little bit about yourself.
I first heard about Lordship Hub Café through Broadwater Farm Community Centre. I’ve now been volunteering at the Hub for over nine years and I love it! I enjoy being helpful, keeping busy and being part of the café team.

How long have you been volunteering at Lordship Hub?
I’ve been volunteering at Lordship Hub for over nine years.

What is your favourite thing to do at the Hub?
I especially love working on the till, taking orders and meeting people. I also really enjoy entertaining the children and making them laugh!

What do you enjoy most about being part of the Hub community?
I feel like a real part of my community now. Through the Hub, I’ve met so many local people and families. When I’m out walking, I often meet people who recognise and know me, and that makes me happy.

What do you enjoy about working with the staff, other volunteers and people who visit the Hub?
The staff at the Hub are kind and helpful, and I really enjoy being with them. I feel like part of the team. I wouldn’t be able to volunteer without my support workers, and they’ve become part of the café team too.

What’s your favourite go-to order from the Hub Café?
I love all the food at the café. It’s all really great!