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Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow & Brent - Carib Club Group Leader Volunteer

Ongoing

This role operates across Hillingdon & Harrow only

The role in a nutshell:

Lead a welcoming CARIB Club group, plan activities, support members, ensure safety, celebrate Caribbean culture, and build community with training provided.

What will you be doing?

 Key Responsibilities

- Plan, lead and run activities that support the aims of the Carib Club

- Work directly with group members, ensuring a positive and inclusive experience

- Welcome new members and volunteers

- Communicate clearly about activities and expectations

- Delegate tasks and encourage teamwork

- Take responsibility for health and safety throughout sessions

- Carry out basic risk assessments and respond to incidents or concerns

- Follow lone‑working procedures when needed

- Act as the central point of contact for volunteers, members, and staff

- Handle small cash fees (where needed)

- Prepare light refreshments

 

Safeguarding Responsibilities

- Promote the safety and wellbeing of all group users

- Follow the organisation’s safeguarding procedures

- Build positive, respectful relationships while maintaining boundaries

- Respond appropriately to disclosures or safeguarding concerns

- Report concerns promptly to the safeguarding lead

- Attend safeguarding training as required

How would you be supported in this role?

You will receive:

- Full induction and ongoing support

- Training in safeguarding, health & safety, and lone working

- Guidance from our Wellbeing Team whenever you need it

Why do we need volunteers in this role?

About the CARIB Club
The CARIB Club is a friendly, welcoming group where service users gather to:

- Connect with others
- Celebrate Caribbean and African heritage
- Share experiences and memories

- Enjoy a sense of belonging and community


The group centres on the Caribbean experience, offering a warm cultural space for joy, conversation, and connection.


Purpose of the Role
As a Volunteer Group Leader, you will:

- Lead and run engaging group sessions

- Support volunteers and group members

- Create a safe, welcoming and culturally respectful environment
- Help ensure sessions are inclusive, enjoyable, and well‑organised  
- Uphold health, safety, and safeguarding standards


Your presence and leadership will help keep the group meaningful, vibrant, and supportive for everyone who attends..

Additional information:

Volunteering with the CARIB Club offers the opportunity to:

- Build confidence in leadership and group facilitation

- Gain valuable experience in safeguarding and group management

- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of others

- Celebrate and support cultural heritage within the community

- Join a warm, supportive, and valued volunteer team

 

As part of the recruitment process, this position requires a DBS check and two satisfactory references.

 

 

What skills, interests or experience might be helpful in this role?

-A confident, friendly, and approachable leadership style

-Strong communication and people skills

-Ability to support and engage with diverse individuals

-Organised, reliable, and responsible

-Awareness of health & safety and safeguarding

-Comfortable working independently when needed

-Genuine interest in Caribbean culture and community connection

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