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Hopeful Horizons Community Volunteer
Organisation Details
Jaksworld Charity
Sub theme: Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Suicide Prevention Charity
Description of role: About the role
Help make Hopeful Horizons a warm, welcoming space where people can connect, enjoy creative activities, share a community meal and take part in relaxation sessions.
What you’ll help with
Prepare the space, including arranging tables and chairs
Welcome guests and help them find their way around
Make and serve tea and coffee
Help with the community meal, following food safety instructions
Support the team with practical tasks during the session
Clear tables, wash up and tidy the space afterwards
Tasks will be agreed according to your abilities and comfort.
Skills and qualities
No formal qualifications are required. We’re looking for someone who is friendly, reliable, flexible and comfortable working alongside others in a community setting.
Experience in a café, hospitality or community project would be helpful, but isn’t essential. A regular commitment and letting us know in advance if you cannot attend are particularly important.
Support and responsibilities
You’ll receive an induction, guidance on your tasks and support from the Jak’s World team.
Treat everyone with dignity and respect, maintain confidentiality and follow our safeguarding and health and safety procedures. Raise any concerns with your supervisor. This role does not involve providing counselling or managing someone’s crisis independently.
Taking or sharing photographs, recording attendees, or speaking publicly on behalf of Jak’s World requires prior permission. Report any loss or accidental sharing of personal information to your supervisor immediately.
Complete our volunteer application form, indicating your availability, and return it to talktous@jaksworld.org.
Help make Hopeful Horizons a warm, welcoming space where people can connect, enjoy creative activities, share a community meal and take part in relaxation sessions.
What you’ll help with
Prepare the space, including arranging tables and chairs
Welcome guests and help them find their way around
Make and serve tea and coffee
Help with the community meal, following food safety instructions
Support the team with practical tasks during the session
Clear tables, wash up and tidy the space afterwards
Tasks will be agreed according to your abilities and comfort.
Skills and qualities
No formal qualifications are required. We’re looking for someone who is friendly, reliable, flexible and comfortable working alongside others in a community setting.
Experience in a café, hospitality or community project would be helpful, but isn’t essential. A regular commitment and letting us know in advance if you cannot attend are particularly important.
Support and responsibilities
You’ll receive an induction, guidance on your tasks and support from the Jak’s World team.
Treat everyone with dignity and respect, maintain confidentiality and follow our safeguarding and health and safety procedures. Raise any concerns with your supervisor. This role does not involve providing counselling or managing someone’s crisis independently.
Taking or sharing photographs, recording attendees, or speaking publicly on behalf of Jak’s World requires prior permission. Report any loss or accidental sharing of personal information to your supervisor immediately.
Complete our volunteer application form, indicating your availability, and return it to talktous@jaksworld.org.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills, Customer Service, Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: One day / week only
Start date:
End date:
Opportunity times: Monday Afternoon, Monday 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: 2 weekly
Location:
St Clements Community Hall
Groves Avenue
M5 3LQ