Everyone deserves the opportunity to to live a meaningful life in their community. Our aim at Hamlet is to provide you with hands-on experience in a real working environment to build your skills and confidence.
We offer two 10-week programs, both programs will require the same level of commitment from you.
You can choose to participate in the cafe program or the kitchen program we leave that choice up to you!
Hamlet could be the right stepping stone to become work-ready.
Gain skills for the workplace by joining our volunteer program.
See descriptions of our programs below
Cafe skills + customer service
10 week commitment, 10 hours per week
This program is ideal for those wanting to build skills in the hospitality/customer service industry.
Hamlet offers individualised support to all participants in order to help you achieve your goals and provide you with the skills you need to secure employment in the customer service industry.
Key skills you will learn include: customer service, point of sales, floor management, working in a team + workplace communication
Kitchen skills
10 week commitment, 10 hours per week
This program is perfect for those interested in starting a career in cooking or looking to get their foot in the door in the hospitality industry.
Hamlet offers individualised support to build skills at your own pace in a real-life working environment.
Key skills you will learn include: OH&S, working in a commercial kitchen, food safety, food prep and kitchen equiptment, basic methods of cookery
Coming soon…
Barista basics
10+ hours training plus training material to keep
$250 per person
3 x 2 hour session when the cafe is closed (groups of 2-3)
Put your skills to the test with 2 sessions working with the barista on shift
Work ready workshops
Sessions held weekly for a maximum of 6 people
Build your skills to enter the workforce
Sessions include:
Getting ready for work - sleep, nutrition, exercise, mindset, work presentation, communication (in person), arriving at work
Interview skills
Resume writing
Your employment journey
Connect Program
Good for you, good for the community!
We’re always looking to connect with businesses that want to make a difference. If your organisation would like to discuss employment opportunities for any of our Hamlet participants, please get in touch.
Contact
0407 169 352
volunteer@hamlet.org.au