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BECOME A VOLUNTEER AT OUR CAFE OR SHOP

Giving 16-25 year old who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) 3 months of work experience in a retail or cafe setting.

ARE YOU NEET AND AGED16–25?

Fresh Start & Coffee offers a 3-month volunteer placement in our charity café and shop on Carr Street. You’ll build confidence, learn barista and retail skills, work with a supportive team and take a strong first step towards education, training or a paid job.

WHO THIS IS FOR

IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?

You are 16–25 and not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET)

 

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You want supportive work experience in a real café or retail shop

 

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You are ready to learn customer service, barista and shop floor skills

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You can commit to regular shifts over 3 months

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WHAT YOU WILL GET

SKILLS, CONFIDENCE AND A REFERENCE

  • Barista basics and food hygiene awareness

  • Retail tasks, stock handling and display skills

  • Customer service, teamwork and communication

  • Routine, timekeeping and workplace confidence

  • A reference on successful completion

  • Next-step guidance

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PROGRAMME DETAILS

HOW THE 3-MONTH PLACEMENT WORKS

Location: Fresh Start & Coffee, Carr Street, Ipswich

Length: 3 months

Hours: Flexible part-time shifts agreed with you

Support: Friendly supervisors, step-by-step training, regular check-ins

Progression: We help you plan next steps into education, training or work

REAL STORIES FROM OUR YOUNG PEOPLE

Since working at Fresh Start I’ve become more confident by the day. A year ago I would’ve barely left my house and was almost sure that, that was how my life was going to be for the for the foreseeable future for me. I’ve gained people skills and now have the confidence to spark conversation with just about anyone - the customers that come in on a regular are absolute diamonds and I value each and every one of them. I’m thankful for these new beginnings and can’t wait to expand my skills further.

Kye Sinderby

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