Care home activity volunteer
You will be redirected to the Hive Portsmouth website to express your interest.
A care home in Portsmouth is seeking volunteers to assist with a variety of activities for their residents.
Activities include chair exercises, baking, arts and crafts, and more. Volunteers will support the activities manager by helping run these sessions and encouraging residents to participate.
No prior experience is required—just a positive attitude and a willingness to make these activities enjoyable and inclusive for the residents.
As part of the application process, you will complete online training and undergo a DBS check.
References:
Professional references can be from a current or past employer, someone you have worked with or volunteered with, or from an education setting such as a teacher. They must have known you for at least two years.
Character references must be from someone who knows you well on a personal level. It can be a friend, or someone you work with, volunteer with etc. It cannot be a family member. They must have known you personally for at least two years.
Process:
You will need an account to register your interest for this role. Once you have registered your interest you will receive an automatic email with next steps. If you have not received this in a couple of hours, please do get in touch as it may not have registered ([email protected]).
You will need to respond to the "Criteria Check" email to progress with this role.
Please check your junk email folder in case any emails end up there. Friendly reminder that the charities/organisations emails may end up here too.
Don't forget you can add up any volunteering hours as part of Team 100 Opportunity - Hive Portsmouth or part of the Donate 100 things challenge Opportunity - Hive Portsmouth.
What skills do I need?
- Good communication skills
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Fun and friendly
- Able to complete online training
- Able to engage well with people
- Enjoy participating in activities
- Patient and understanding
Location
This opportunity has no specific location e.g. can be carried out anywhere.
Details
- Minimum time commitment (e.g. 3 months, 6 months etc)
- Suitable for Families - (under 16's with an adult)
- Suitable for Under 18's (if yes state min age)
- Will require a criminal record check (DBS)
- Will require references
When is this role available?
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Once or twice a week on a Tuesday and/or Thursday for 1 - 2 hours
You will be redirected to the Hive Portsmouth website to express your interest.
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