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.
Our Meir Young at Heart Social Group has a fantastic team of volunteers and over 25 group members, the group has successfully been running for 10years, we are looking for more volunteers to keep the group going!
MEIR Young at Heart Social Group
Venue: St Francis of Assisi Church, Sandon Road, Meir, ST3 7LHTime:
Every other Tuesday 2pm- 4pm
Currently we are seeking to fill the following volunteer roles:
Group Volunteers:
To provide a friendly and supportive welcome to group members
To assist with preparing and serving refreshments
To assist with washing up and cleaning tables
To assist with registers and raffles
To assist with group activities (games/quiz/bingo)
To engage in conversation with group members
To assist with the setup and pack down of tables and chairs
Skills and qualities required:
Professional manner reflecting the charities values
Friendly, approachable and patient
Good communication and listening skills
Reliable, trustworthy, motivated and enthusiastic
Good time keeping
As a Volunteer you will:
Be registered with Father Hudson's volunteering scheme
Undergo a DBS check is necessary for the role.
Respect and value service users' knowledge, experiences and opinions
Adhere to Father Hudson's Care Safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety and other relevant policies
Participate in role related trainings, meetings and events
In return we provide:
Appropriate induction and role related training
Valuable experience of volunteering to enhance your CV
Feel good factor and opportunities to make a real difference to someone's life in your community
Regular support, advice and guidance
Invitations 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 services
Work reference
Extra Information:
Minimum age to volunteer in these roles is 18
Travel expenses can be reimbursed