Opportunity
We are seeking sociable volunteers who have an interest in encouraging others to participate in various gentle exercise classes to improve their health and wellbeing. Volunteers will assist the professionals who are delivering the classes by greeting participants and serving refreshments afterwards whilst engaging in conversation. Volunteers are invited to participate in the classes (at no cost) alongside the group members if they desire. Volunteers would be needed for 2 hours on a Thursday morning weekly.
Key responsibilities:
· Being available to volunteer for a minimum of two hours per week on an ongoing basis;
· Assisting with room set up and tidying to meet the requirements of each individual session;
· Helping to increase accessibility through supporting members with additional needs
· Help with refreshments as and when is required;
· To engage in conversation after the movement session and encourage inclusion and participation in the group;
· To support with any group activities and suggest activities which may reflect the groups interests;
· To raise any potential issues to the OCA wellbeing team, in particular those that may relate to safeguarding concerns.
What skills do I need?
Key Skills:
• Ability to socialise and make people feel welcome.
• Be organised and tidy when making and serving refreshments
• Have an interest in mindfulness and wellbeing through exercise
Posted for
Oswestry Community Action (Qube)
Interests
- Civic Responsibility and Communities
- Elderly People
- Employment, Education and Training
- Mental Health
- Older People
- Well-being
Activities
- Befriending/Support
- General Helping
Details
- Certificate of public and employers liability that covers young people in all their activities with you
- Child protection policy
- Complaints Policy and procedures
- Confidentiality Policy
- DBS Policy for staff and volunteers
- Diversity Policy
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Ex-offenders Policy
- Expenses Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Regular Risk assessments of the work environment
- Safeguarding
- Volunteer Task/Role description
- Volunteering Policy & Agreements
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
When can I volunteer?
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Afternoon | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
two hours on a Thursday
Location
Oswestry Community Action
Oswald Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 1RB
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