Anya Jenkinson

After volunteering and working closely with the cafe, I came back this February to volunteer with the YMCA in the cafe. So far I have:

• Sold and served refreshments to customers
• Learned to use a few machines
• Help with the cleaning down of the cafe, including bin disposal and stacking glasses.
• Maintained a positive attitude to the working environment.

This experience has helped me to greatly improve my confidence involving talking to people older than me, and to learn a wider skill set in the kitchen which will help me with my Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE, as well as in the future when I own my own home.

Whilst volunteering at the YMCA, I was located in the Clip and Climb section in the climbing walls, looking after the younger children and ensuring they had a safe and fun time. This helped to develop my confidence with members of the public of all ages.

As well as this, I helped with a couple of after parties, helping the parents with food and drink management and working closely with the cafe to help in any way possible.

This experience was very enjoyable and motivated me to come back to volunteer in other roles at the YMCA.