MAN WITH A PAN VOLUNTEER TWICKENHAM
Age UK Richmond
Sessions are run by a tutor who will delegate tasks to the men such as chopping or frying. Volunteer will help by encouraging the clients to do their assigned job. Take the register so we can keep records of which clients attend which session. Clients pay a small contribution towards the ingredients; this needs to be collected. Help to tidy up and keep the kitchen clean, encourage the clients to wash up. To participate in any training or meetings for the support and benefit of volunteers.
Man With A Pan is a cooking club for retired men at the Age UK Richmond, Twickenham Wellbeing Centre. 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 with a large group attending, 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.
Every Tuesday from 12 to 2pm (school term time only with breaks over school holidays)
TW1 3NH
Age UK Richmond Twickenham Wellbeing Centre Arragon Road, Twickenham
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