The role in a nutshell:
As a social group volunteer will offer help for adults who attend our groups including tea and chat groups, lunch clubs and day centres. People accessing this help will include those who are socially isolated or who have been identified as needing support.
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What will you be doing?
* Offer help at a regular social activity (lunch/coffee club/dementia club/other social activity)
* Making and service drinks
* Helping with serving snacks/lunches
* Chatting to our club members
* Playing games with our members
* Leading activities (if you would like to)
How would you be supported in this role?
Full training is provided
Regular supervision with the Club Leader
You will also have support from our staff when you need it throughout your service.
Out of pocket expenses and Travel expenses will be covered in line with our Expenses policy
References available upon request
Why do we need volunteers in this role?
To deliver a wide variety of activity sessions and to help even more club members to engage socially and share their experiences with others in the community.
Additional information:
DBS is required for this role as you will be interacting with vulnerable older people, we cover the cost.
You will be required to
Deal appropriately with confidential and sensitive material
Attend support and training sessions as required
Be sensitive to the needs of a client within this role
Report any concerns/issues to the Club Leader/Club staff
What skills, interests or experience might be helpful in this role?
* Good listening/communication skills
* Patience/tact
* Caring/sympathetic/sensitive manner/non-judgemental approach
* Reliable/dependable/flexible
* Understanding of confidentiality
* Willingness to be a positive role model for positive volunteer/client relationships
* Willingness to work without direct supervision
To find out more please contact:
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Opportunity type
Community Services
Skills
None
Location
Various locations throughout Hertfordshire | Age UK Hertfordshire | First Floor, Beane Bridge House, 34 Chambers Street Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14 1PL United Kingdom
Team
Active Ageing
Division
Age UK Hertfordshire
How often do we need your help?
Either one morning/afternoon per week or a full day between 10am and 3pm
What is the minimum age to apply?
18