Memory Tree Cafe Volunteer
Age UK Croydon
Engaging with Clients, chatting and encourage with all activities including singing, playing word games, art and craft, music and exercise painting, jigsaw puzzles, and identifying other activities participants might be interested in.
Engaging with Clients, chatting and encourage with all activities including singing, playing word games, art and craft, music and exercise painting, jigsaw puzzles, and identifying other activities participants might be interested in. Meeting and greeting group members at the door, signing them in, making them feel welcome, and issuing name badges. Identifying new group members to the session, and introducing them to the team leader, who will speak with them before integration into the group. Helping set up before and clear away after the café sessions, including activities, signage, tables, chairs. Serving refreshments. Escorting new group members to their seats and introducing them to others. Helping to organise an information table with leaflets, booklets, and other useful resources for group members.
Befriending, buddying and mentoring
Verbal Communication, Teamwork
Patience and caring attitude. • Ability to empathise. • Willingness to learn. • Being able to follow instructions. • Good communication skills. • Using any current skills for activities. • Ability to work as a team with staff and other volunteers. • Understanding of confidentiality and Data Protection.
• Share the skills you have. • Meet new people and be part of a vibrant volunteering team. • Gain new skills. • Have opportunities to look at other voluntary roles within the organisation if you wish to do so. • Make a positive difference to people’s lives.
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CR7 7JH
•Norbury, SW16. Mon, 1.30-4.30pm (café 2pm-4pm) •South Croydon, CR2. Tues, 10.15am–12.45pm (café 10.30am–12.30pm) •Thornton Heath, CR7. Weds, 12.30-4.30pm (café 1pm-3pm). •Croydon, CR0. 1st Sat of the month, 10.30am-1.30pm (café 11am-1pm) •Croydon, CR0. 3rd Sat of month 1pm-4pm (cafe 1.30-3.30pm
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