Lunch Club Social Group Volunteer

Henshaws

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 members of the lunch group The role includes: - Guide as required at meetings and on occasional lunches/trips out. - To assist with collecting subs. - To assist with refreshments and serving food - no cooking is involved/meals are delivered and just need plating and handing out - To encourage social interaction between group members. - To assist with fundraising activities as required. Commitment: Facilitate a weekly luncheon club on a Wednesday 10.30 - 1.30 at the Bolton Hub Volunteer profile: • Organised. • A flexible and positive approach. • Adaptability to the role’s requirements. • 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. Previous experience of volunteering with people with sight loss is not essential as full training is provided

Requirements: Other

Email: justine.watsonsmith@henshaws.org.uk

Phone: 07970637105