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Coffee Morning Volunteer
Organisation Details
Creative Support
Activity type: Catering, Community Work, Disability , Mental Health, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying, Older People
Sub theme: Disability, Older people
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Social Care Provider
Description of role: We have five extra care supported living services for older people with additional support needs in Tameside.
We are looking for a volunteer to bring our residents together and run a communal coffee morning. As a coffee morning volunteer, you will help to set up the room for the coffee morning, moving tables and chairs where necessary. You will also prepare refreshments and provide companionship to the people we support, whilst understanding and respecting boundaries.
Once you have built a connection, there may be opportunities to develop the role and spend time in the local community. This could include helping our service users to go for a walk, a trip to a local café, or access the local library.
Volunteer duties:
Move tables and chairs to set up for the coffee morning
Prepare and hand out refreshments during the event
Circulate during the event, chatting with attendees to create a relaxed, friendly and fun atmosphere
Wash up cups and plates, and tidy the room after the event
Spend time with service users in the local community, going for a walk or visiting local amenities
Report any safeguarding concerns to Creative Support staff members
Understand and work within Creative Support policies and procedures
Attend regular supervisions with your allocated volunteer supervisor and complete all training provided
We are looking for a volunteer to bring our residents together and run a communal coffee morning. As a coffee morning volunteer, you will help to set up the room for the coffee morning, moving tables and chairs where necessary. You will also prepare refreshments and provide companionship to the people we support, whilst understanding and respecting boundaries.
Once you have built a connection, there may be opportunities to develop the role and spend time in the local community. This could include helping our service users to go for a walk, a trip to a local café, or access the local library.
Volunteer duties:
Move tables and chairs to set up for the coffee morning
Prepare and hand out refreshments during the event
Circulate during the event, chatting with attendees to create a relaxed, friendly and fun atmosphere
Wash up cups and plates, and tidy the room after the event
Spend time with service users in the local community, going for a walk or visiting local amenities
Report any safeguarding concerns to Creative Support staff members
Understand and work within Creative Support policies and procedures
Attend regular supervisions with your allocated volunteer supervisor and complete all training provided
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills, Customer Service, Event Planning, Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday AM, Monday PM, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Friday AM, Friday 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: 4
Location:
Ashton Under Lynne
Tameside