We are currently looking for volunteers to support within our Rough Sleepers’ Intervention Project in Bridgend. By volunteering with The Wallich, you will be part of our community, striving to create a Wales where people stand together to provide hope, support, and solutions to end homelessness. Find out more about Wales' leading homelessness charity, The Wallich here: www.thewallich.com/about-us
Project Description:
Bridgend Rough Sleepers Intervention team provides an outreach service and drop-in centre for street homeless people. The team delivers much-needed provisions support and guidance to people that are sleeping rough or vulnerable housed within Bridgend.
Our experienced staff support clients by providing breakfast, hot drinks, sleeping bags, warm clothing, toiletries, and help in locating further local provision throughout the day and evening.
We also help to meet their current needs by offering a wide range of advice and by facilitating access to the most appropriate, relevant, and often specialist services.
Role Description:
We strive to make sure that the duties you undertake align with your skills, experience, and development plans. In general, Support Volunteers will be involved in the following:
1. Prepare and offer Humanitarian Aid to Rough Sleepers
2. Assist with completion and submission of paperwork
3. Attend team meetings when possible and contribute to team discussions
4. Safeguard and promote the best interests of our service users
5. Attend training as necessary
Please note: Driving Licence is essential for this role.
If you have any queries on the role please make contact with Stacey Dyke: stacey.dyke@thewallich.net or Emma Wilkins: Emma.Wilkins@thewallich.net.
Follow the link below to download the full role description and Volunteer Application Form. Please do not submit a CV - once your application form has been completed you can then upload this when requested as part of the application process:
Role Description
Volunteer Application Form - English
Volunteer Application Form - Welsh
Closing date for this opportunity is 25th November 2024 at 09:00am.
The Wallich also reserves the right to close this opportunity earlier than the specified date should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.
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