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Activities Volunteer
Organisation Details
Creative Support
Sub theme: Disability, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Older people
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Social Care Provider
Description of role: Are you creative, compassionate, and eager to make a difference in the lives of older people? Join us as an Activities Volunteer and help bring joy, connection, and stimulation to our service users with additional support needs.
What You’ll Do
• Collaborate with service users to design a programme of engaging activities
• Plan and prepare sessions in advance, ensuring materials and equipment are ready
• Facilitate activities such as: Board games, Arts and crafts, Music and quizzes, Bingo and more
• Promote sessions and encourage participation
• Make refreshments and ensure the space is clean and tidy afterward
• Report any safeguarding concerns to staff
• Attend regular supervision and complete provided training
What We’re Looking For
• Creativity and enthusiasm for working with older adults
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Reliability and a friendly, inclusive attitude
• Willingness to follow policies and procedures
What You’ll Gain
• Experience in group facilitation and community engagement
• Training and ongoing support
• A chance to make meaningful connections and brighten someone’s day
Location: Across five supported living services in Tameside
Hours: Flexible to suit your availability
What You’ll Do
• Collaborate with service users to design a programme of engaging activities
• Plan and prepare sessions in advance, ensuring materials and equipment are ready
• Facilitate activities such as: Board games, Arts and crafts, Music and quizzes, Bingo and more
• Promote sessions and encourage participation
• Make refreshments and ensure the space is clean and tidy afterward
• Report any safeguarding concerns to staff
• Attend regular supervision and complete provided training
What We’re Looking For
• Creativity and enthusiasm for working with older adults
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Reliability and a friendly, inclusive attitude
• Willingness to follow policies and procedures
What You’ll Gain
• Experience in group facilitation and community engagement
• Training and ongoing support
• A chance to make meaningful connections and brighten someone’s day
Location: Across five supported living services in Tameside
Hours: Flexible to suit your availability
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills, Event Planning, Leadership, Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills, Project Management, Public Speaking, Team Working
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: 4
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