Volunteer Activity Facilitator, Marie Lloyd Centre
Age UK East London
Age UK are looking for Volunteer Activity Facilitators to help at the Marie Lloyd Centre in E8. You could facilitate group activities for older people such as board games, quizzes, gentle exercise, knitting, walking, gardening and more. Help make a meaningful difference to older people in our community.
Age UK East London supports older people. Our vision is for East London to be a place where everyone can age well and no one is invisible. We are looking for Volunteer Activity Facilitators to help at the Marie Lloyd Centre in E8. You could facilitate group activities for older people such as board games, quizzes, gentle exercise, knitting, walking, gardening and more. You will: • Lead and facilitate inclusive activity groups, based on your skills and interests. • Create a welcoming and positive environment for all participants. • Support participants during activities to ensure everyone feels included and valued. • Foster social connections and promote community well-being through meaningful experiences. • Keep the activity space organised, safe, and ready for use. • Collaborate with staff and other volunteers to improve activities and share ideas.
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• Enthusiasm for working with diverse groups and fostering a sense of community. • Great communication and interpersonal skills. • Creativity and a positive attitude. • Organizational skills and good timekeeping. • A passion for supporting others and contributing to the Centre’s success. • No previous volunteering experience is required – just a willingness to learn and grow. • Applicants must be aged 18+
• Making a Difference: Volunteering allows you to have a tangible impact on someone's life, particularly those in vulnerable situations. Helping older people can provide a strong sense of accomplishment and purpose. • Emotional Rewards. • Intergenerational Connections. • Learning and Skill Development. • Enhancing Career Prospects. • Building Empathy and Compassion. • Giving Back to the Community. • Social and celebration events. • Exclusive invites to join and support community projects. • Monthly volunteer newsletter.
• Once your DBS check has been completed, we ask for a minimum of 6 months' commitment, but would ideally prefer more of a longer term commitment. We have opportunities to volunteer during weekdays a few hours between 9.30am and 5:30pm.
E8 3LA
Age UK East London, Marie Lloyd Centre, 329 Queensbridge Rd,
To reach the Marie Lloyd Centre, take the 236 to Middleton Road (Queensbridge Road) or the 149, 242, or 243 to Middleton Road (Kingsland Road, slightly longer walk). Nearest Overground is Haggerston, or use Dalston or London Fields.
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