Social Group Volunteer

Henshaws; Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded charity in Manchester is seeking a Social Group Volunteer to help facilitate a Luncheon Club. The role involves guiding members, assisting with refreshments, and encouraging social interaction. This volunteer position requires a flexible and personable approach, offering a chance to gain valuable experience while supporting individuals with sight loss and disabilities. All out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

Benefits

Reimbursement of expenses

Full training provided

Valuable experience in the charity sector

Qualifications

• Ability to encourage social interaction.
• Adaptability to support various activities.
• Experience in working with public or volunteering.

Responsibilities

• Guide individuals during meetings and events.
• Assist in collecting subs and refreshments.
• Encourage social interaction among participants.

Skills

Organised

Flexible and positive approach

Personable

Sensitive to care environment

Job description

Overview

This role is a volunteer position hosted by Henshaws, a charity supporting people with sight loss and other disabilities. We are seeking a Social Group Volunteer to help facilitate a weekly Luncheon Club in Bolton on Wednesdays, supporting the group leader.

Responsibilities

• Guide as required at meetings and on occasional lunches/trips out.


• To assist with collecting subs.


• To assist with refreshments.


• To encourage social interaction between group members.


• To assist with fundraising activities as required.


• Occasional driving VI Clients

Commitment

4 hours, Every Wednesday

Remuneration

This post is unpaid; you will be able to claim out of pocket expenses as agreed by your line manager.

Requirements

What we require from you:

• Organised.


• A flexible and positive approach.


• Adaptability to the role's requirements.


• Personable when speaking with members of the public, staff, and other volunteers.


• Being sensitive to providing support within a care environment.

Support you will receive

• Regular contact with the manager responsible for the area with which you will volunteer.


• You will gain valuable experience and understanding of the services Henshaws offers.


• You will be part of the work of a highly regarded UK charity.


• We will reimburse reasonable expenses.


• Full training and supervision will be given as appropriate for the volunteering role.


• Volunteers are invited to attend Henshaws events which include other areas of our work.


• We ask all our volunteers to follow Henshaws policies and procedures.

We will need you to complete documentation relating to the role.

Other information

Henshaws Society for Blind People aims to employ a diverse workforce and is committed to equality of employment and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Henshaws is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. It is a criminal offence for people barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group e.g. vulnerable adults, children or both. An Enhanced DBS with barring and reference checks will be sought from the successful candidate.

Henshaws reserves the right to check social media accounts of all successful applicants.

Registered Charity No: 221888

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