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Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow & Brent - Social Wellbeing Volunteer

Ongoing

This role operates across Hillingdon & Harrow only

The role in a nutshell:

As a Social Wellbeing Volunteer, you’ll help to provide a friendly, supportive environment to people over the age of sixty, encouraging social contact to help reduce isolation in our community.

What will you be doing?

• To take the lead on group delivery if comfortable to do so (training and support provided) 

• Participate in activities such as chair exercises, quizzes, Bingo, games, arts and crafts, group discussions on various topics 

• Occasionally (with the coordinator), accompany clients on trips and events that are outside of the club 

• To ensure the group is welcoming and fun to existing and new members 

• To encourage group members to socialise and participate in activities 

• To help in the setting up of rooms for activities, for example moving tables and chairs 

• Make tea and coffee, prepare light refreshments

How would you be supported in this role?

• We will make sure that you receive appropriate training for the role and that you have the support of a member of staff 

• We offer a range of benefits to our volunteers and will also cover agreed out -of-pocket expenses

Why do we need volunteers in this role?

Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow & Brent involves volunteers in the delivery of our services and operations to help us reach as many older people in need of our services as possible. The time and talents volunteers offer play a vital role in the successful delivery of our charity’s mission.

Additional information:

• Feel-Good Factor: The joy and satisfaction of knowing you’re making a real difference 

• Experience: Valuable skills in in being a Social Wellbeing Volunteer 

• Community: Meet like-minded people and become part of a supportive and friendly team 

• Fun: Enjoy the buzz of social activities and the excitement of seeing your efforts pay off

 

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?

• Experience of dealing with members of the public in a professional way 

• Good interpersonal skills and be able to talk to a wide variety of people 

• Empathy and an understanding of the issues that face older people 

• Enthusiasm and reliability 

• Other languages are an advantage

To find out more please contact: