Social Group Volunteer

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

Job summary

A charity organization is seeking a Volunteer to help facilitate a weekly Luncheon club in Bolton. Your role will involve encouraging social interaction, assisting with refreshments, and supporting the group leader. This is an unpaid position with a commitment of 4 hours every Wednesday, where you will gain valuable experience and support for a meaningful cause.

Benefits

Reimbursement of reasonable expenses

Full training and supervision

Valuable experience in a charity

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with people in a friendly manner.
• Skills in facilitating social interaction.
• Commitment to help in fundraising activities.

Responsibilities

• Guide and assist during meetings and trips.
• Assist with collecting fees and refreshments.
• Encourage social interaction among group members.

Skills

Organised

Flexible approach

Adaptability

Personable

Sensitive support

Job description

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Company Description

Henshaws is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations. We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.

Position

We are looking for a Social Group Volunteer to help facilitate a weekly Luncheon club in Bolton on a Wednesday 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 x hours, Every Wednesday

Payment

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

Background Check

Due to the nature/location of this role, applicants will require a DBS check (facilitated by Henshaws).

How to Apply

To apply for this role please complete our online application form.

For further details, please contact Justine Watson Smith our Enablement Services Manager.

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: Mobile [phone] or call Henshaws: 0300 222 5555

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 from Henshaws, and your involvement in our organisation includes:

• 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.

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