Service Support Volunteer
Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation
A varied role from 1100 to 1400 which covers: morning welcome - greeting the members as they arrive and getting them settled - helping the exercise instructor with the morning exercise session to ensure everyone is engaged and can take part - befriending - spending time with the members during the day, chatting and checking on them - lunch service support - helping to set up tables, serving refreshments and lunch to members and clearing up.
HCEO is a vibrant, welcoming Centre for older people in Hackney offering a whole range of social & cultural activities, exercise classes, a dementia memory wellbeing group and advocacy support. HCEO has a committed team of volunteers to assist us in providing high quality services, but as demand for our services grow, we are looking for more help to cover the following: - morning welcome - greeting the members as they arrive and getting them settled - helping the exercise instructor with the morning exercise session to ensure everyone is engaged and can take part - befriending - spending time with the members during the day, chatting and checking on them - lunch service support - helping to set up tables, serving refreshments and lunch to members and clearing up. - kitchen support - helping in the kitchen, which would include assisting with the washing up
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Catering,Community Work,Entertainment,Music,General and Helping
Organising & Planning
Essential Skills - an understanding of the needs and issues facing older people - a patient, empathetic and thoughtful approach - good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen - an understanding of appropriate personal and professional conduct - an understanding of safety in the work place Desirable skills - Experience working or volunteering alongside older people - Experience working or volunteering with groups of people in organised activities - Experience working in an environment where meals are served
HCEO offers relevant training to volunteers as required, volunteers have the chance to learn and develop within their role and we provide references or testimonials. We also cover travel expenses and provide lunch.
Approx 3 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months
N16 7NX
39 Leswin Road, Stoke Newington, Hackney
Off Brooke Road. Near to the old fire station in Leswin road. A three minute walk from the 393, 106 and 73 bus stop in Brooke road and 149, 243, 76, 67 & 276 bus stop in Stoke Newington High road.
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