Opportunities
Social Group Helper

Social Group Helper

Posted for Oswestry Community Action (Qube)

Posted by Qube

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Do you like to socialise and try new activities? OCA is looking for confident and friendly people to volunteer at our weekly. Social Groups. We run a popular social group Oswestry on Tuesdays (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)

Posted by Qube

You will be redirected to the Qube website to express your interest.

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 is this role available?

When: 01/09/2016 - 30/11/2027

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

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:

OCA
Market Gate
Oswestry
Shropshire

You will be redirected to the Qube website to express your interest.