Opportunity type: Long-term Commitment
Role: Befriending, caring
District: Tonge & The Haulgh
Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons
Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access? Yes
Location: Indoor
Description: This is a key position supporting the Group Leader and Visually Impaired people attending a weekly Lunch club The role includes: - Guide as required at meetings and on occasional lunches/trips out. - To assist with collecting subs. - To assist with refreshments and handing out pre-prepared hot meals (no cooking is involved) - To encourage social interaction between people attending To assist with fundraising activities as required. Commitment: Help the group leader and other volunteers facilitate a weekly luncheon club on a Wednesday at the Bolton Hub Volunteer profile: • Organised. • A flexible and positive approach. • Adaptability to the role’s requirements - some times may involve being on the move frequently • Personable when speaking with members of the public, staff, and other volunteers. • Friendly and sociable nature. • Understanding of and empathy with visually impaired people. • Being sensitive to providing support within a care environment. Support you will receive from Henshaws, and your involvement in our organisation includes: • Regular contact with the manager responsible for the area with which you will volunteer. • You will gain valuable experience and understanding of the services Henshaws offers. • You will be part of the work of a highly regarded UK charity. • We will reimburse reasonable expenses. • Full training and supervision will be given as appropriate for the volunteering role. • Volunteers are invited to attend Henshaws events which include other areas of our work. • We ask all our volunteers to follow Henshaws policies and procedures. • We will need you to complete documentation relating to the role. Experience of supporting people with sight loss is not essential as full training and support is provided this is a role that requires dedication and commitment to atleast 12 months volunteering
Requirements: Other
Email: justine.watsonsmith@henshaws.org.uk
Phone: 07970637105
