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Social Group Volunteer - Clayton
February 21, 2024, 2:46 pm
Organisation: Father Hudsons Caritas
Location: Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Wide, Stoke-on-Trent & North Staffordshire Wide, Cannock, East Staffordshire, Lichfield, South Staffordshire, Stafford, Tamworth, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire Moorlands, Stoke-on-Trent, Audley, Bradwell, Butt Lane, Chesterton, Clayton, Cross Heath, Halmer End, Holditch and Chesterton, Keele, Kidsgrove and Ravenscliffe, Knutton, Loggerheads, Madeley and Betley, May Bank, Newchapel and Mow Cop, Porthill, Silverdale, Talke and Butt Lane, Thistleberry, Town, Westlands, Wolstanton, Alton, Bagnall and Stanley, Biddulph East, Biddulph Moor, Biddulph North, Biddulph South, Biddulph West, Brown Edge and Endon, Caverswall, Cellarhead, Cheadle North East, Cheadle South East, Cheadle West, Checkley, Cheddleton, Dane, Forsbrook, Horton, Ipstones, Leek East, Leek North, Leek South, Leek West, Manifold, Werrington, Abbey Hulton and Townsend, Bentilee and Ubberley, Birches Head and Central Forest Park, Blurton East, Blurton West and Newstead, Boothen and Oak Hill, Bradeley and Chell Heath, Broadway and Longton East, Burslem Central, Burslem Park, Dresden and Florence, Eaton Park, Etruria and Hanley, Fenton East, Fenton West and Mount Pleasant, Ford Green and Smallthorne, Goldenhill and Sandyford, Great Chell and Packmoor, Hanford and Trentham, Hartshill and Basford, Hollybush and Longton West, Joiners Square, Meir Hay, Meir North, Meir Park, Meir South, Moorcroft, Penkhull and Stoke, Sandford Hill, Sneyd Green, Springfields and Trent Vale, Tunstall, Weston Coyney
Area of interest: Supporting Adults
Number of Volunteers required: 2
Description:Father Hudson's Caritas have achieved the GOLD Volunteer Quality Standard Award through VAST. You can find out more about the scheme here; VAST Volunteering Quality Standards - VAST | Providing professional services for voluntary and community groups | Staffordshire Do you have a passion to support older people in your community? Do you want to make a difference? Learn new Skills? Connect with others?Father Hudson's Young at Heart Social Groups provide support and activities for older people who may be experiencing social isolation and loneliness.Group: Clayton Young at Heart Social GroupVenue: St James The Great C of E Church, Clayton Lane, Clayton, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 3EUTime: Last Friday of the month Friday 1pm-4pmWe are excited to launch a new Young at Heart Social Group in Clayton but we need a team of volunteers in place to help get things up and running. Currently we are seeking to fill the following volunteer roles: Group Volunteers:To provide a friendly and supportive welcome to group membersTo help run group activities (quiz/bingo)To assist with preparing and serving refreshmentsTo assist with washing up and cleaningTo assist with registers and rafflesTo engage in conversation with group members Skills and qualities required for group volunteering Professional manner reflecting the charities valuesFriendly, approachable and patientGood communication and listening skillsReliable, trustworthy, motivated and enthusiastic 1 x Caretaker Volunteer:To set up and pack down tables and chairs at the venue Skills and qualities required for Caretaker Good level of health and fitnessProfessional manner reflecting the charities valuesGood time keepingReliable, trustworthy, motivated and enthusiastic As a Volunteer you will:Be registered with Father Hudson's volunteering schemeUndergo a DBS check is necessary for the role.Respect and value service users' knowledge, experiences and opinionsAdhere to Father Hudson's Care Safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety and other relevant policiesParticipate in role related trainings, meetings and events if necessary. In return we provide:Appropriate induction and role related trainingValuable experience of volunteering to enhance your CVFeel good factor and opportunities to make a real difference to someone's life in your communityRegular support, advice and guidanceInvitations to staff and volunteer events such as: Volunteer Network Meetings where you can meet other volunteers, share experiences and contribute to the development of our volunteering servicesWork reference Extra Information:Minimum age to volunteer in these roles is 18Travel expenses can be reimbursed
You will be required to have a DBS check which will be submitted by ourselves and you will be reimbursed with vehicle travel expenses.To register your interest please click here If you have already registered with us and are also interested in this role, or if you would like more information please contact us