Opportunity
Do you like to socialise and try new activities? Qube is looking for confident and friendly people to volunteer at our weekly. Social Groups. We run two groups in Oswestry on Tuesday and Thursday (11:30am-1pm).
Our group is aimed at relieving loneliness and isolation in our local community and attracts a mixture of ages and abilities. Each week we hold an activity ranging from crafts and quizzes to exercise sessions and singing. Some of our members need a little extra help to join in with activities, due to additional needs and we are looking for volunteers who can assist them.
Key responsibilities:
- To help with set up
- To assist group members in activities
- To serve refreshments
- To help members feel welcome and included
- To assist members in and out of the building where necessary
- To assist with tidying up at the end of the session
Supervision
- The Social Group Co-ordinator will reserve time to communicate with the volunteers and reflect on the activity and events. This may be in person, on the telephone or via email. Staff and volunteers will be offered regular support and guidance on how to deliver this service. This will include regular volunteer meetings and updates.
What skills do I need?
What we ask of you:
- to be able to communicate clearly with group members, staff and volunteers
- to be empathetic and non-judgemental towards members
- have an understanding of the types of problems or challenges our members may face including isolation, loneliness, vulnerability or sensory issues.
- to be proactive in identifying where our members might need help with activities
- to be physically able to serve refreshments
- be aware of boundaries relating to their volunteering role
Additional information
- We offer an initial taster session, following registration, and then a four week trial period which is reviewed for future progression
- Every volunteer will receive access to our mandatory online training portal which we ask to be completed within the four week trial period
- Travel expenses will be paid at the rate of 45p per mile up to a distance of 10 miles from your home to the location.
Posted for
Oswestry Community Action (Qube)
Interests
- Disability
- Health and Social Care
- Older People
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?
Start Date: 01/09/2016
End Date: 30/11/2025
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Afternoon | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
Our groups are held weekly in Oswestry Tuesdays and Thursdays 11.30-1pm and in Llanfyllin 10.30-12pm Wednesdays. We ask volunteers to support half and hour prior to group starting and during the group times.
Location
Qube
Oswald Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 1RB
Llanfyllin Library
Council Buiidlings
Llanfyllin
Powys
SY22 5DB
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