MAN WITH A PAN VOLUNTEER, ST MARGARETS
Age UK Richmond
MWAP sessions are led by a tutor who will delegate tasks to the clients such as chopping or frying, she cannot be everywhere at once so some support is needed to encourage the men to do their assigned job and helping where needed. Take the register so we can keep records of which clients attend which session Help to tidy up and keep the kitchen clean and encourage the clients to wash up To participate in any training or meetings for the support and benefit of volunteers.
Man With A Pan (MWAP) is a cooking club for retired men held at the ETNA Centre in St Margarets. At these sessions, the men prepare a 2-course meal which they sit down and eat together. While acquiring cooking skills is important, it is just as valuable for our clients to make friends, as we know older men are at greater risk of loneliness. Man With A Pan is led by a cooking tutor, but she needs support. The volunteer will help the tutor ensure the sessions run smoothly. Helping to create a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and finding time for a chat will be an important part of this role.
Catering,General & Helping
Cleaning & Tidying, People Skills
This role will suit a practical “people person” who likes to spend time with older people. Empathy with older people, and an understanding of the issues that affect them. Patient, easy going and friendly. Confident in a kitchen environment. The ability to work as part of a team. Reliability and trustworthiness.
Meet new people, help local older people to develop cooking skills, help increase social networks for clients. Develop and refine own existing skills, team working, meaningful volunteer role, join a positive team of like-minded volunteers, volunteer for a well-established local charity. Taking on new challenges and seeing the impact of your efforts. Access to training and volunteer social events.
Once a month on a Thursday from 12 to 2pm. (Usually the last Thursday of the month - dates will be given well in advance).
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ETNA Community Centre 13 Rosslyn Road St Margarets Twickenham TW1 2AR
Within walking distance of St Margaret’s Station Close to bus routes H37, R68, R70, 33, 110 and 490
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