The Plateful Café works to relieve poverty and isolation amongst refugees, asylum seekers in Southeast London.. Our commitment is to reach the most vulnerable people in our community and help them access the support they are entitled to. Refugees  benefit from workshops, training skills and knowledge relevant for catering industry.

 As a small charity, a modest sum of money raised can enable our projects to take place. As such, the role of volunteer fundraiser is essential. We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, well-organised and highly motivated people to assist our Grants and Funding team  with fundraising research. 

The duties will include; 

1.   Conduct research into organisations/trusts and foundations that would fund us
2.   Researching corporate fundraising opportunities to secure raffle prizes
3. Researching food companies that would donate foods products to us
4. Attend monthly team meeting
5. Supporting the fundraising team in any other ways as required. 

As a volunteer, you will gain; 

• Gain experience and insight into the world of charity fundraising 
• Develop skills and strategies needed as a fundraiser 
• Acquire experience working within a community charity 
• Access training opportunities available to Plateful Cafe volunteers