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Volunteer Community outreach Worker
Organisation Details
The Widows Empowerment Trust
Activity type: Health and Wellbeing, Older People, Research
Sub theme: Culture, Education, Health and Wellbeing, Older people
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: The Widows Empowerment Trust is an award-winning bereavement support charity based in Manchester that works to empower widows, widowers and anyone who has experienced bereavement. It's core purpose is to reduce loneliness, social isolation and loss of confidence by promoting social inclusion, empathy and connection.
The Widows Empowerment Trust offers a wide range of support including, peer-to-peer support, befriending, social outings, wellbeing activities, grief support, home visits, and celebration of key dates to ensure no one navigates grief alone. The Trust is inclusive of all ages, background, faiths, and cultures and also leads international awareness and empowerment projects particularly supporting widows facing discrimination in Africa.
The Widows Empowerment Trust offers a wide range of support including, peer-to-peer support, befriending, social outings, wellbeing activities, grief support, home visits, and celebration of key dates to ensure no one navigates grief alone. The Trust is inclusive of all ages, background, faiths, and cultures and also leads international awareness and empowerment projects particularly supporting widows facing discrimination in Africa.
Description of role: Widows Empowerment Trust is a compassionate organisation dedicated to supporting bereaved spouses as they rebuild their lives, reduce isolation, and preserve cultural traditions. We are currently seeking a passionate and proactive **Community Outreach Volunteer** to help us connect with more individuals and communities in need.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with local groups, churches, and health/social care partners
- Distribute information about our services and upcoming events
- Assist in planning and delivering community engagement activities
- Collect feedback to help shape and improve our programmes
What We Offer
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Reimbursement of travel or mileage expenses
- A supportive team environment and meaningful community experience
How to Apply
1. Press the Apply button on Volunteer Hub and log your contact details.
2. Send your CV and cover letter to: admin@widowsempowerment.com
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with local groups, churches, and health/social care partners
- Distribute information about our services and upcoming events
- Assist in planning and delivering community engagement activities
- Collect feedback to help shape and improve our programmes
What We Offer
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Reimbursement of travel or mileage expenses
- A supportive team environment and meaningful community experience
How to Apply
1. Press the Apply button on Volunteer Hub and log your contact details.
2. Send your CV and cover letter to: admin@widowsempowerment.com
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills, IT Skills, Leadership, Oral Communication Skills, Research, Team Working, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Start date:
End date:
Opportunity times: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 5
Location:
Biz space Business Park
M40 8WN
M40 8WN