Volunteer Hub
Wellbeing Wednesday Volunteer
Organisation Details
Ladybarn Community Hub 1
Sub theme: Disability, Health and Wellbeing, Older people
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Ladybarn Community Hub is a community centre in the heart of Fallowfield. We offer activities, events and community spaces for all, from our older people's lunch club and LGBT+ coffee morning to activities like tai chi and Wellbeing Wednesday arts and crafts. We also have a nature-forward garden with swift boxes, wildflower meadow and community chickens!
Description of role: Ladybarn Community Hub run weekly Wellbeing Wednesday arts and crafts sessions with Mary, our art facilitator. These sessions are open to everyone in the community and are particularly popular with disabled adults and their carers. We are looking for volunteers to help with this activity and support it on a weekly basis.
The Wellbeing Wednesday runs from 11am – 1pm on Wednesdays. Volunteers are needed from 10.45 – 1.15pm to: help set up the tea trolley, discuss and prepare simple craft projects (under Mary’s guidance), chat to attendees, serve tea/coffee, make people feel welcome, and clear up afterwards.
Ladybarn Community Hub is a five-minute walk from the Friendship pub, with easy access from the 143, 142 and 50 bus routes.
The Wellbeing Wednesday runs from 11am – 1pm on Wednesdays. Volunteers are needed from 10.45 – 1.15pm to: help set up the tea trolley, discuss and prepare simple craft projects (under Mary’s guidance), chat to attendees, serve tea/coffee, make people feel welcome, and clear up afterwards.
Ladybarn Community Hub is a five-minute walk from the Friendship pub, with easy access from the 143, 142 and 50 bus routes.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills, Customer Service, Practical Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Wednesday Morning, Wednesday 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: 2.5
Location:
Royle Street
Manchester
M14 6RN