Community Connex support people with a learning disability, autistic people, those experiencing disadvantages, and their families to help them live healthier, happier and inclusive lives. We're here to support those experiencing loneliness and social isolation. We feel everyone should be valued equally, listened to and included. We actively engage with communities and we work with and support people to have fulfilled lives. We ensure peoples experiences are at the heart of all we do. We have a flexible, responsive and inclusive service. We offer a wide variety of volunteering opportunities. What You'll Do Prepare simple hot and cold meals (e.g., soups, pasta dishes, jacket potatoes, stews). Set up the dining area so it feels welcoming and accessible to all. Follow basic food hygiene and safety guidance (training provided). Work alongside staff and volunteers to create a friendly, inclusive atmosphere. Tidy up at the end of the session with support from other volunteers. What You'll Gain Training in food hygiene and infection control. Training and experience supporting autistic people and people with learning disabilities. The satisfaction of knowing your food brings comfort and connection to local residents. A chance to meet new people and be part of a supportive volunteer team. Experience cont ributing to a meaningful community wellbeing project in Pinner Green. Important details Closing Date: 9th July 2026 Hours available: 3hours per week When: Mondays, 3:45pm 6.30pm Location: Community ConneX, 25-29 Pinner Green, HA5 2AF Positions available: 3 The benefits of volunteering for this role include: Training in food hygiene and infection control. Training and experience supporting autistic people and people with learning disabilities. Out of pocket expenses paid for As a volunteer, you will need to be: Someone who enjoys preparing food and sharing it with others. Friendly, reliable and happy to support a community focused early evening session. Comfortable volunteering once a week or occasionally - we're flexible. No professional cooking experience required, just enthusiasm and kindness. What will the successful applicant gain from volunteering for this role: The satisfaction of knowing your food brings comfort and connection to local residents. A chance to meet new people and be part of a supportive volunteer team. Experience contributing to a meaningful community wellbeing project in Pinner Green. Support and training provided for this role includes: Training in food hygiene and infection control. Training and experience supporting autistic people and people with learning disabilities. PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy is for a Mencap affiliated Network Partner and not for Royal Mencap Society. Network Partners sign up to aterms of membershipand pay a membership fee to subscribe Royal Mencap Societys Network and each local group is a separate and independent charity within their own right.As part of thegroups membership, theyhave the opportunity toadvertise their vacancies on the Royal Mencap Society jobs website. Apply directly via Community Connex We encourage all applicants to apply directly to the group and the contact details provided by the group asstatedonthis job advert. If you choose to click on the Apply button, you give Royal Mencap Society consent toforwardyour application (CV) and your personal details to the relevant local group on your behalf.Your information will only be shared for the purpose of recruitment. Once your personal details have beensharedyou can request to have your details removed by contacting the Network Partner directly. Applicants interested in jobs advertised by affiliated Network Partners should note that any logos referring to quality standards apply to RMSonly.If you have a question relating to a Network Partners quality accreditations, you should contact them directly. We wish you the best with your Network Partner application.