Te Whare Roimata is seeking a reliable and community-minded volunteer to join our Tiny Shops Village Cafe team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with people, has a warm and patient approach, and wants to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive neighbourhood space.
You will help with the day to day running of our small low-cost community cafe. Tasks include:
Preparing simple food items, making hot and cold drinks, cash handling and customer service as well as keeping the cafe area clean, tidy, and welcoming while consistently adhering to our food license regulations and requirements.
You will work closely with and take direction from the Cafe Coordinator, ensuring the cafe operates smoothly and provides a supportive environment for everyone who visits.
We’d love to hear from you if you have an interest in supporting vulnerable members of the community. You will be able to demonstrate empathy, patience, and a non-judgmental attitude. You will be friendly, reliable, and happy working in a small team.
If you would like to make a meaningful difference in the Inner City East community, we would love to hear from you!
Please email Georgina at tinyshopsvillage@gmail.com
Te Whare Roimata is a grassroots, Treaty-based, bi-cultural community development trust serving Christchurch’s Inner-City East and urban Māori communities. For over 30 years, Te Whare Roimata has been working to build a stronger, more inclusive, and self-reliant neighbourhood by creating opportunities for local participation, leadership, and social cohesion. We support whānau development and provide tūrangawaewae, a place for people to stand tall.
Te Whare Roimata runs a wide range of community-led initiatives:
-Linwood Community Arts Centre / Eastside Gallery – Offering accessible arts classes, exhibitions, and creative events.
-Stanmore Road Post & Books – A community postal and book service.
-Tiny Shops Village – A community hub made of small buildings in a community garden, hosting a cafe, workshops, free bike repairs, and more.
Other services include neighbourhood support and outreach, advocacy and welfare assistance, cultural and health support for Māori, and a labour-pool for community projects.