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SUMMARY:Customer Service for Work Training – for Food Hub Volunteers and Staff
DESCRIPTION:Understand the benefits of good customer service and how to interact with customers professionally and effectively. The skills you will develop on this course will help you in a range of career sectors. \nWhat will the course cover?\nJob Search Strategies: How to find and apply for the right opportunities\nCV & Cover Letter Writing: Create a professional\, standout application\nApplication Forms: Complete them accurately and effectively\nInterview Preparation: Tips and techniques to succeed in interviews \nWhat can I expect to go on to after this course?\nBy the end of the course\, you’ll feel more confident and equipped to take the next step in your career journey. \nClick here to complete application form and for further information \nFor more information about the Cripplegate Food Fund Volunteer Training Programme and a full list of our training courses\, please click here \nPlease note this is a 5-week in person course every Friday (5 June – 3 July 2026) at Voluntary Action Islington\, 200a Pentonville Rd\, N1 9JP. \nFor food hub volunteers and staff only.
URL:https://vai.org.uk/event/customer-service-for-work-training-for-food-hub-volunteers-and-staff-2/
LOCATION:Voluntary Action Islington\, 200a Pentonville road\, London\, N1 9JP\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Food Safety in Catering – Level 2 for Food Hub Volunteers and Staff
DESCRIPTION:The Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering course will benefit anyone working in a catering or food processing environment\, from individuals to multiple staff members. It allows every catering business\, regardless of size\, to provide all of its staff with essential and compliant training. \nFor more information about the Cripplegate Food Fund Volunteer Training Programme and a full list of our training courses\, please click here \nPlease note this is a 5-week in person course every Wednesday (3 June – 1 July 2026) at the Arsenal Hub\, 56 Benwell Road\, London N7 7BY. \nFor food hub volunteers and staff only.
URL:https://vai.org.uk/event/food-safety-in-catering-level-2-for-food-hub-volunteers-and-staff-2/
LOCATION:The Arsenal Hub\, 56 Benwell Road\, London\, N7 7BY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Customer Service for Work Training – for Food Hub Volunteers and Staff
DESCRIPTION:Understand the benefits of good customer service and how to interact with customers professionally and effectively. The skills you will develop on this course will help you in a range of career sectors. \nWhat will the course cover?\nJob Search Strategies: How to find and apply for the right opportunities\nCV & Cover Letter Writing: Create a professional\, standout application\nApplication Forms: Complete them accurately and effectively\nInterview Preparation: Tips and techniques to succeed in interviews \nWhat can I expect to go on to after this course?\nBy the end of the course\, you’ll feel more confident and equipped to take the next step in your career journey. \nClick here to complete application form and for further information \nFor more information about the Cripplegate Food Fund Volunteer Training Programme and a full list of our training courses\, please click here \nPlease note this is a 5-week in person course every Friday (5 June – 3 July 2026) at Voluntary Action Islington\, 200a Pentonville Rd\, N1 9JP. \nFor food hub volunteers and staff only.
URL:https://vai.org.uk/event/customer-service-for-work-training-for-food-hub-volunteers-and-staff/
LOCATION:VAI\, 200a Pentonville Road\, N1 9JP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Recruitment Training for Food Hub Staff
DESCRIPTION:For more information about the Cripplegate Food Fund Volunteer Training Programme and a full list of our training courses\, please click here \nThis training is part of the annual Cripplegate Food Fund Volunteer Training Programme organised by Voluntary Action Islington. This interactive 2.5-hour session is designed only for staff working in food aid settings across Islington. \nPlease note that this is an in-person event at Voluntary Action Islington. Participants will need to bring a laptop. If you don’t have one please email marta.aparicio@vai.org.uk \nBy the end of the training\, participants will feel confident in planning and promoting volunteer opportunities effectively. The session will cover practical steps to assess your organisation’s capacity for volunteers\, create clear and appealing role descriptions\, design adverts that attract the right people\, and identify the best places to advertise your opportunities. \nCourse Contents: \n\nHow to create effective volunteer role descriptions\nWriting compelling volunteer adverts\nWhere and how to advertise volunteer opportunities\nTips for inclusive and accessible recruitment\n\nClick here to sign up
URL:https://vai.org.uk/event/volunteer-recruitment-training-for-food-hub-staff/
LOCATION:Voluntary Action Islington\, 200a Pentonville road\, London\, N1 9JP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Safeguarding Awareness Training for Food Hub Volunteers and Staff
DESCRIPTION:For more information about the Cripplegate Food Fund Volunteer Training Programme and a full list of our training courses\, please click here \nThis session is for food hub volunteers and staff only who work or come into contact with adults at risk and have not previously attended any basic awareness safeguarding courses. \nAim: To increase knowledge about safeguarding adults and how to identify and report abuse \nLearning Objectives: \n• Define and recognise signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect \n• Identify which groups of people come under the term adults with care and support needs in adult social care and may be vulnerable to abuse \n• Be able to recognise potential indicators of abuse \n• Who to raise a concern with \nFor Cuckooing: \n• Define cuckooing and its impact on individuals and communities \n• Identify the risk factors and indicators of cuckooing \n• Who to raise a concern with \nClick here to sign up
URL:https://vai.org.uk/event/safeguarding-awareness-training-for-food-hub-volunteers-and-staff/
LOCATION:Voluntary Action Islington\, 200a Pentonville road\, London\, N1 9JP\, United Kingdom
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