Crochet/ Knitting/ Sewing Volunteer - Together Better
Volunteer Centre Hackney
Sandringham and Dalston Surgery are looking to recruit a volunteer who is happy to give two hours of their time each week to lead “crochet/knitting/sewing club” for the participants which is a fun activity with patients at the surgery.
Together Better is a Volunteer Centre Hackney project that aims to lighten the load on GP surgeries and encourage patients into activities that will benefit their health and well being, by supporting them to build inclusive and sustainable relationships and overall healthier lives. Sandringham and Dalston Practice are looking for a crochet/knitting/sewing volunteer. This sewing/ knitting/ crochet club will offer participants the opportunity to learn and provide a space where people can get together and crochet together. The volunteer will offer advice and guidance to participants if they get stuck. Responsibilities would include: - Welcoming patients - Taking a register/signing people in - Setting up and tidying up the resources. - Offering advice and knowledge about sewing/ crochet/ knitting - Making everyone feel welcomed
Art & Design,Community Work,Entertainment
Art & Craft, Managing People
To be confident, friendly, encouraging and polite
- The volunteer will benefit from having the satisfaction of building a community, being part of supporting the NHS and helping to reduce social isolation by bring joy into some peoples lives. - You will gain experiencing in setting up and maintaining a community wellbeing group. - Opportunities to take part in training courses to develop your skillset.
The weekly time commitment will be 1 hour and 30 minutes, but this is flexible if needs be.
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Sandringham Practice, 1 Madinah Road, London Dalston Practise, 1B Madinah Rd, London
On Dalston Lane the bus stops are: • Cecilia Road/Greenacre Court (Stop R & S) buses 30 and 56 • Graham Road (Stop T&M), buses 236, 30 and 56 • Forrest Rd (Stop D), 76, 149, 242, 243 Closest train stations • Hackney (Weaver Line) • Dalston Junction (Windrush) • Dalston Kingsland (Mildmay)
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