Well-being Group Volunteer

IW Volunteer; Ventnor; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community initiative as a volunteer, where your sociable and cheerful nature will shine! This role offers you the chance to support others in a welcoming environment, helping with various activities from art and crafts to board games. You'll play a vital role in creating a friendly atmosphere, ensuring that everyone feels included and valued. With ongoing support and training provided, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable experience. If you're over 18 and eager to help, we would love to have you on board!

Benefits

Expenses reimbursed for activities

Ongoing support from coordinators

Training provided (Food Hygiene, Safeguarding)

Induction provided

Volunteers covered by insurance

Qualifications

• Volunteers should be friendly, trustworthy, and good listeners.
• Must be over 18 and passionate about community support.

Responsibilities

• Help with group meetings, making refreshments, and engaging attendees.
• Welcome participants and promote conversations during sessions.

Skills

Sociable and cheerful

Passionate about supporting others

Friendly and approachable

Good listener

Respectful and sensitive

Adaptable and easy-going

Job description

We would like volunteers to help at the group meetings.

This could involve general helping, such as making refreshments, chatting to attendees, and helping with activities.

During group sessions, we would like volunteers to welcome people, promote conversations, whilst allowing space for people to talk (if they want to), as well as looking out for and checking in on others.

Skills

This role would suit a sociable and cheerful person who is:

• Over the age of 18.
• Passionate about supporting others in the community.
• Friendly, trustworthy, and approachable.
• A good listener.
• Respectful, sensitive, and non-judgmental.
• Adaptable and easy-going.

We would also love to have volunteers who can specifically help with art and craft activities, board games, quizzes, outings, etc. The group likes to try new activities.

Additional Information

• Diversity and equal opportunities policy
• Accessibility: The building is accessible and we will be happy to make adjustments to suit all.
• Age restrictions: 18 and over
• Child Protection
• Complaints Policy
• Confidentiality Policy
• Expenses reimbursed: For consumables for activities and refreshments
• Health and Safety Policy
• Ongoing support: The volunteers will be overseen by the Well-being cafe coordinator and Ventnor Town Council.
• Suitable for Duke of Edinburgh Award: Age 18 and over
• Suitable for Supported Volunteering
• Training provided: There will be the possibility of training relevant to the role: Food Hygiene, Safeguarding, etc.
• Volunteer induction: The Wellbeing Cafe Coordinator and Ventnor Town Council will provide induction for the role.
• Volunteers covered by insurance

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 27/08/2024

End Date: 31/12/2025

Availability:

Monday: Morning Yes, Afternoon Yes, Evening No

Tuesday: Morning No, Afternoon Yes, Evening No

Wednesday: Morning Yes, Afternoon Yes, Evening No

Thursday: Morning No, Afternoon No, Evening No

Friday: Morning No, Afternoon Yes, Evening No

Saturday: Morning No, Afternoon No, Evening No

Sunday: Morning No, Afternoon No, Evening No

Availability Details

We require volunteers on Monday and Wednesday 10am - 2pm and on Tuesday and Friday 12-4pm.

Location

Salisbury Gardens
Dudley Road
Ventnor
PO38 1EJ