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Cooking and Crafting at a Homeless Shelter (SU SA 25-26)
Organisation Details
Strathclyde Student Action
Sub theme: Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Health and Wellbeing, Homeless and Housing, Mental Health, Youth Work and Young People
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: The Strathclyde Project works in partnership with a temporary housing accommodation in Stockport to provide bi-weekly arts and crafts sessions and nutritious meals for residents. We focus on supporting vulnerable families to develop peer relations and engage in wellbeing activities, and support their physical health by providing a nourishing meal for them. We want to provide opportunities for other students to be involved in rewarding community work and develop personal skills such as communication, teamwork and leadership in a safe and supportive environment.
We run sessions every other Wednesday evening from 4-8pm and provide transport via Uber from the SU. We also provide access to training around safeguarding and DBS checks through the SU and additional safeguarding and team training facilitated by Project Leaders.
Our sessions are guaranteed to be fun, creative and a great experience for everyone involved. Throughout previous years, we have had a great social element in the team and hope to continue this as it has been a good opportunity to make new friendships with other like-minded students and focus on our own wellbeing.
We run sessions every other Wednesday evening from 4-8pm and provide transport via Uber from the SU. We also provide access to training around safeguarding and DBS checks through the SU and additional safeguarding and team training facilitated by Project Leaders.
Our sessions are guaranteed to be fun, creative and a great experience for everyone involved. Throughout previous years, we have had a great social element in the team and hope to continue this as it has been a good opportunity to make new friendships with other like-minded students and focus on our own wellbeing.
Description of role: About us:
The Strathclyde Project collaborates with a temporary housing accommodation in Stockport to offer fortnightly arts and crafts sessions and meals for residents. We focus on supporting vulnerable families to develop peer relationships and engage in wellbeing activities, and support their physical health by providing them with a nourishing meal. We want to provide opportunities for other students to be involved in rewarding community work and develop personal skills such as communication, teamwork, and leadership in a safe and supportive environment.
Volunteering with us:
We run sessions every other Wednesday evening from 4-8pm and provide transport via Uber from the SU. We also provide access to training around safeguarding and DBS checks through the SU and additional safeguarding and team training facilitated by Project Leaders.
What our sessions look like:
In our sessions, volunteers will facilitate arts and crafts activities for families who live in the shelter. We always plan different themed crafts, with lots of painting and making things. Sessions are always fun and creative, and give you a chance to relax and take your mind off studying. It will give you hands-on experience in working in a team, leadership, and working with vulnerable groups, which can aid your personal and professional development.
Our sessions are guaranteed to be fun, creative, and a great experience for everyone involved. Throughout previous years, we have had a great social element in the team and hope to continue this as it has been a good opportunity to make new friendships with other like-minded students and focus on our own wellbeing.
The Strathclyde Project collaborates with a temporary housing accommodation in Stockport to offer fortnightly arts and crafts sessions and meals for residents. We focus on supporting vulnerable families to develop peer relationships and engage in wellbeing activities, and support their physical health by providing them with a nourishing meal. We want to provide opportunities for other students to be involved in rewarding community work and develop personal skills such as communication, teamwork, and leadership in a safe and supportive environment.
Volunteering with us:
We run sessions every other Wednesday evening from 4-8pm and provide transport via Uber from the SU. We also provide access to training around safeguarding and DBS checks through the SU and additional safeguarding and team training facilitated by Project Leaders.
What our sessions look like:
In our sessions, volunteers will facilitate arts and crafts activities for families who live in the shelter. We always plan different themed crafts, with lots of painting and making things. Sessions are always fun and creative, and give you a chance to relax and take your mind off studying. It will give you hands-on experience in working in a team, leadership, and working with vulnerable groups, which can aid your personal and professional development.
Our sessions are guaranteed to be fun, creative, and a great experience for everyone involved. Throughout previous years, we have had a great social element in the team and hope to continue this as it has been a good opportunity to make new friendships with other like-minded students and focus on our own wellbeing.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Leadership, Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Wednesday PM, Wednesday 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 hours every 2 weeks
Location:
University of Manchester Student's union, Steve Biko building, Oxford road
Manchester
M13 9PR