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Wayfinder Volunteer
Organisation Details
Greater Together Manchester/ Wayfinder
Activity type: Homeless and Housing, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: 'Wayfinder' is working to break the cycle of homelessness.
The Wayfinder Programme offers you the chance to use your life experience and knowledge to support someone to make positive changes and find their place in their local community.
Each volunteer will be carefully matched with an individual and fully supported by our staff team. Our volunteers will then work with them on their individual goals, helping them to make positive changes, navigate their local community and establish a stable home.
For more information or to register your interest go to:
www.greatertogethermanchester.org/wayfinder
The Wayfinder Programme offers you the chance to use your life experience and knowledge to support someone to make positive changes and find their place in their local community.
Each volunteer will be carefully matched with an individual and fully supported by our staff team. Our volunteers will then work with them on their individual goals, helping them to make positive changes, navigate their local community and establish a stable home.
For more information or to register your interest go to:
www.greatertogethermanchester.org/wayfinder
Description of role: As a Wayfinder volunteer you will support people as they move into their new home, build connections with their local community and learn new skills.
What Will Volunteers Be Doing?
Help with settling into new accommodation
Help access local services/activities/social opportunities
Support with filling out forms or signposting to specialist advice
Support with setting a budget, setting up utilities, managing household bills
Support with accessing healthcare, e.g. registering with a GP/ Dentist/ Optician
WHAT SUPPORT WILL I GET AS A VOLUNTEER?
As a Wayfinder volunteer you will have the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and meet new people. In return we will support you with:
Initial and ongoing training
A local coordinator to support you
Out-of-hours support
Regular volunteer meet ups
What Will Volunteers Be Doing?
Help with settling into new accommodation
Help access local services/activities/social opportunities
Support with filling out forms or signposting to specialist advice
Support with setting a budget, setting up utilities, managing household bills
Support with accessing healthcare, e.g. registering with a GP/ Dentist/ Optician
WHAT SUPPORT WILL I GET AS A VOLUNTEER?
As a Wayfinder volunteer you will have the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and meet new people. In return we will support you with:
Initial and ongoing training
A local coordinator to support you
Out-of-hours support
Regular volunteer meet ups
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday AM, Monday PM, Monday Evening, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Wednesday Evening, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Thursday Evening, Friday AM, Friday PM, Friday Evening, Saturday AM, Saturday PM, Saturday Evening, Sunday AM, Sunday PM, Sunday Evening
DBS required: On
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 2 hours every 1- 2 weeks
Location:
Manchester Area
Manchester
M40 7FY