HILS Hub Support Volunteer

DeedMob B.V; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a community hub dedicated to supporting older and disabled adults. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with clients, assist in daily activities, and contribute to a welcoming environment. Volunteers will prepare rooms, serve meals, and facilitate games, ensuring a positive experience for all participants. This is not just volunteering; it's a chance to make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience in community service. Enjoy the satisfaction of giving back while being part of a supportive and friendly team.

Benefits

Free hot meal

Complimentary tea/coffee

Biscuits

Qualifications

• Caring and outgoing personality with a desire to learn.
• Experience with elderly people is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the room for activities and greet clients.
• Serve food and drink during lunch and assist with games.
• Engage with clients and debrief with the Activities Co-ordinator.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Motivation

Active listening skills

Reliability and punctuality

Experience working with elderly people

Job description

AL10 0BU, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Summary

Are you a kind and caring person? Are you looking to give back to your community? Why not volunteer at Friendship House?

Detailed description

If you are a caring and outgoing person, we need you! Friendship House is a welcoming, inclusive community hub for older and disabled adults living in Hatfield and the surrounding areas. We run a range of activities every day, such as crafts, games, singing, quizzes, and we offer a hot two-course lunch as well. We are looking for more volunteers to help us with the smooth running of the activities in the hubs.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepare the room in the morning for any of the day's activities
2. Greet clients upon arrival
3. Prepare teas and coffees, water, and squash throughout the day
4. Serve food and drink choices during lunch hours
5. Clean and sanitise areas
6. Assist with games and quizzes throughout the day
7. De-brief with the Activities Co-ordinator at the beginning and end of the day
8. Engage with clients throughout the day

(The debrief at the beginning should consist of the plan for the day, involving any client concerns and/or issues to be mindful of. The debrief at the end of the day should involve you handing over any relevant information before leaving – This should be done in the office, as confidential client information may be discussed)

We are particularly looking for volunteers who have the following attributes:

• Enthusiasm
• Motivation
• A desire to learn
• Experience working with elderly people (desirable not essential)
• Active listening skills
• Reliability and punctuality
• A non-judgmental outlook

This is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference and give back to the local community.

A free hot meal and drink will be provided + complimentary tea/coffee and biscuits.

What volunteers need: Disclosure and Barring Service

We are a charitable Social Enterprise. This means that we trade to do good and support people, and we reinvest any surplus into helping our clients. To find out more about how we help to keep people healthy, happy, and independent in Hertfordshire, visit our YouTube channel for videos on who we are, what we do, and why we do it!