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North Manchester Social Lunch Club Volunteer
Organisation Details
Irish Community Care Manchester
Activity type: Caring, Community Work, Culture, Health and Wellbeing, Older People
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Irish Community Care is a registered charity which exists to identify and respond to the needs of both the Irish and Irish Traveller communities across the north west.
We currently offer a range of front-line information, advice and outreach support services including welfare benefits advice and advocacy, support around homelessness, seeking more appropriate accommodation, poor health, drug or alcohol misuse, cultural and social isolation. We also facilitate activities and groups to enrich and grow our community
We currently offer a range of front-line information, advice and outreach support services including welfare benefits advice and advocacy, support around homelessness, seeking more appropriate accommodation, poor health, drug or alcohol misuse, cultural and social isolation. We also facilitate activities and groups to enrich and grow our community
Description of role: This is a wonderful opportunity to help with re-vitalising one of our incredibly popular Social Lunch Groups. After having to take an extended break due to Covid-19 we are recommencing our social lunches for members of the Irish (and wider) communities across Manchester. With Bingo, raffles, music and (sometimes) even dancing, this opportunity is a great chance to learn about the Irish culture and help socially isolated and vulnerable members of our community.
Role Activities:
Set up and arrange furniture appropriately and safely.
Assist in the serving of refreshments to our service users.
Socialise with the service users who attend the lunch clubs
Coordinate weekly raffles and bingo games in line with ICCM’s financial procedures.
Build and maintain relationships with staff, services users and volunteers.
Liaise regularly with the staff at ICCM in order to update them on support needed.
Follow the guidelines set out by the Irish Community Care Manchester Volunteer Agreement.
Read and adhere to the Health and Safety and Safeguarding Policies.
Be comfortable volunteering in a public facing position.
Role Benefits:
In your role, you will have the opportunity to:
Develop valuable skills such as event coordination.
Become a part of a wonderful community and meet a wide range of people from different backgrounds.
Learn about Irish culture and cultural events.
Get a reference detailing your achievements while in the role.
Get a DBS check.
Make a real difference to the running of ICCM.
Support & Training:
To help you in your role we will provide training & support, including:
Training and induction in order to ensure you are comfortable in your role.
Support from staff at Irish Community Care Manchester.
Support from fellow volunteers.
Out of pockets expenses and travel paid for.
Eligibility:
The role of Lunch Group volunteer is open to all those with basic digital literacy and organisational skills. We particularly welcome volunteers from a variety of backgrounds
Role Activities:
Set up and arrange furniture appropriately and safely.
Assist in the serving of refreshments to our service users.
Socialise with the service users who attend the lunch clubs
Coordinate weekly raffles and bingo games in line with ICCM’s financial procedures.
Build and maintain relationships with staff, services users and volunteers.
Liaise regularly with the staff at ICCM in order to update them on support needed.
Follow the guidelines set out by the Irish Community Care Manchester Volunteer Agreement.
Read and adhere to the Health and Safety and Safeguarding Policies.
Be comfortable volunteering in a public facing position.
Role Benefits:
In your role, you will have the opportunity to:
Develop valuable skills such as event coordination.
Become a part of a wonderful community and meet a wide range of people from different backgrounds.
Learn about Irish culture and cultural events.
Get a reference detailing your achievements while in the role.
Get a DBS check.
Make a real difference to the running of ICCM.
Support & Training:
To help you in your role we will provide training & support, including:
Training and induction in order to ensure you are comfortable in your role.
Support from staff at Irish Community Care Manchester.
Support from fellow volunteers.
Out of pockets expenses and travel paid for.
Eligibility:
The role of Lunch Group volunteer is open to all those with basic digital literacy and organisational skills. We particularly welcome volunteers from a variety of backgrounds
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Customer Service, Event Planning, Fundraising, Practical Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Thursday PM
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 per week
Location:
Ukrainian Cultural Centre 'Dnipro' Manchester, 31 Smedley Lane
Manchester
M8 8XB