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Volunteer Care Assistants

Grace Organisation

Volunteers urgently needed to work with the elderly. A few hours a week can really make a difference. Do you have a caring nature, enjoy working with the elderly and have a few hours a week to spare? If so, then contact us.

Detailed Description

Grace Organisation have been around for 35 years on Whitehall Street in Tottenham. We specialise in offering day care and adult social care services to people suffering from dementia, disability, stroke, heart conditions, diabetes, and other long-term physical and mental health issues. We also support people in their journey towards combating loneliness and isolation. Thus, enhancing the quality of life for our service users within the Haringey Community is an extremely important goal that Grace Organisation is committed to. Job Role: We are urgently looking for volunteers to assist in the areas of care e.g. feeding, helping to serve meals and providing companionship whilst our clients are at the centre. It may also include cleaning up and tidying. We are appealing to those who are out of work, retired or people with spare time on their hands. We would also really like to encourage some male volunteers to come forward. We are also looking for volunteer drivers and those who have experience giving hand massages.

Activities you will be doing

Driving (must have full driving license),Entertainment,Gardening,Music,Support Work,Art & Design,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Catering,General and Helping

What skills are required for this role

Art & Craft, Cleaning & Tidying, Language Skills, UK Driving Licence

Why these skills are required

These roles would suit people who have a caring and patient nature and who enjoy working with the elderly. No particular skills or experience is necessary, just the passion and commitment to caring for others. However, if you have experience in massage, specifically, hand massage, this would be an advantage.

What is in it for you

• Paid travel expenses • Free 2 course meal (including Caribbean and English meals) • A reference (for those seeking employment) • Training opportunities (where possible)

Time Commitment

N/A

N17 8PB

Whitehall & Tenterden Centre Whitehall Street Tottenham London

Please go to the end of Whitehall Street, under the bridge, and then turn right, you will see a green building and that is our Centre.

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Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
18+
We Welcome
We are appealing to those who are out of work, retired or people with spare time on their hands. We would also really like to encourage some male volunteers to come forward.
Location
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