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Workshop Volunteer (Fridays)
Organisation Details
The Widows Empowerment Trust
Activity type: Community Work, Health and Wellbeing, Older People
Sub theme: Older people
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Supporting widows and widowers who are socially excluded due to their bereavement.
Description of role: We need two reliable volunteers to assist us in our workshop on a Friday 10am till 2pm
This role will directly help the widows and widowers who use The Widows Empowerment Trust for support in overcoming their bereavement. This role helps people who risk isolation and mental health problems. You will need empathy, commitment and passion for this role.
* Building and maintaining relationships, offering support, listening and encouraging.
* Spending time with the clients and doing activities with them.
* Being consistent, reliable and dependable.
* Being a trustworthy and accountable individual.
This role will directly help the widows and widowers who use The Widows Empowerment Trust for support in overcoming their bereavement. This role helps people who risk isolation and mental health problems. You will need empathy, commitment and passion for this role.
* Building and maintaining relationships, offering support, listening and encouraging.
* Spending time with the clients and doing activities with them.
* Being consistent, reliable and dependable.
* Being a trustworthy and accountable individual.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Event Planning, Leadership, Practical Skills, Public Speaking, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: 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:
Northwards Housing, White Moss Road
Manchester
M9 6NZ