Age Uk Sunderland - Day centre helper - Redwood Sunderland
Ongoing
Based at Bradbury Centre, Sunderland.
Unfortunately this role is currently closed to new applicants, please explore our available volunteering opportunities here.
The role in a nutshell:
To help with activities, preparing meals and refreshments and providing companyWhat will you be doing?
Specific Responsibilities
- To provide assistance with domestic tasks including serving and/or preparing meals, dish washing, serving light refreshments etc.
- To provide a friendly face and helping hand to service users.
- To assist day centre staff in delivering activities to the service users.
- To verbally report any concerns about service users to the day services coordinator.
- To attend an induction session for new volunteers.
- To attend further training as required, e.g. food hygiene, safeguarding.
- To participate in gatherings for the support and benefit of volunteers.
How would you be supported in this role?
you will be supported by the Day Services Coordinator
Why do we need volunteers in this role?
To provide assistance to our staff
Additional information:
all travel expenses will be reimbursed
What skills, interests or experience might be helpful in this role?
Person Specification:
- The ability to work as part of a team
- Liking for and empathy with older people
Reliability and trustworthiness
To find out more please contact:
Opportunity type
Befriending and Wellbeing
Skills
Location
Based at Bradbury Centre, Sunderland. | Age UK Sunderland | Bradbury Centre, Stockton Road Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR2 7AQ United Kingdom
Team
Age UK Sunderland
Division
Age UK Sunderland
How often do we need your help?
Minimum 2 -4 hours per week, on a day to be agreed with the Project Co-ordinator and client. No
What is the minimum age to apply?
16