Friendship Group Support Volunteer

This friendly group meet on a Thursday afternoon from 2.00pm until 4.00pm every week at Holdshott Farm in Heckfield for a hot drink and a chat and are looking for support from a regular volunteer to help run the sessions. The group runs a range of activities including craft sessions; IT help/education; and several of the existing volunteers are trained to support guests with making referrals to the Citizen Advice. 

Volunteers will be:

  • Welcoming members at each session
  • Supporting members to join in 
  • Guiding visitors on where facilities are located 
  • Helping with set up and tidying away after each session.


Skills

Volunteers will ideally:

  • Be confident and happy to talk to members and visitors
  • Possess a responsible and sensitive manner
  • Show a willingness to get involved in many different tasks and 'muck in'
  • Be 18 or older
  • Respect confidentiality when required

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
    Ideally volunteers will be 18 or over.
  • DBS check needed
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Recruitment Process
    Informal interview and visit before role commences.
  • Suitable for under 16s
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 17/10/2023

End Date: 17/10/2024

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No No No No No No No
Afternoon No No No Yes No No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Availability Details

The sessions run every week from 2.00pm until 4.00pm.


Location

The True Living Centre
Holdshott Farm
Reading Road
Heckfield
Hampshire
RG27 0JZ


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