Jewish Care
Day Centre Support - Stamford Hill AJEX House
Some of our long-term volunteers in the centre are stepping down in the near future, so now is your opportunity to fill their boots! We need your help and the friendly community would give you the warmest welcome. There are some basic roles and requirements, but we're also looking for people with some get-up and go. Whether that's running a quiz, a discussion group or any activity, the members would be very appreciative. Some of the tasks you'd be required to do:
• Attend the session each week
• Support the wellbeing of the small group of local members
• Help to set up the space before the session begins
• Assist with taking lunch orders and collecting payments
• Serve tea and coffee throughout the day
• Support Jewish Care staff in delivering and participating in activities (any creative ideas very welcome!)
• Join in with and assisting during Jewish celebrations, significant days and special occasions
• Help to pack down and tidy up at the end of the day
What difference you will make
Volunteering in the day centre is a way to provide practical support to the centre, and consequently our members. You can make their experience a pleasurable one. It’s a great way to engage with local older people in your community. Our regular volunteers love the role and some have been doing it for years.
What additional skills or experience you should have
• Confidently engage with a diverse range of people and enjoy helping others
• A strong understanding of issues that affect people in later life
• Reliability, consistency and dependability
• Patience, empathy and a non-judgmental attitude
• A genuine interest in supporting older people and enriching their day
• Flexibility and a can-do attitude
• Willingness to get involved, from setting up to making tea
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, to also stay within the role’s boundaries – recognising what should and shouldn’t be done and when to seek advice or report concerns
What training we will provide for you
Training is available so volunteers can carry out their roles to the highest professional standards, develop new skills, build confidence, make new friends and take on new and increasingly responsible tasks.
Jewish Care will provide the following training, essential for this role:
Provide you with access to a Volunteer Handbook and all Policies and Procedures.
Provide Induction Training: Getting to know Jewish Care, Communication & Disability Awareness, Boundaries & Confidentiality, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, GDPR.
Provide on the job induction.
What you will get out of volunteering for us
Without our volunteers, we simply couldn’t function. We absolutely depend on you. Whatever your age, disability, whether you are working, unemployed or retired, there are opportunities to help at Jewish Care.
As well as helping others you’ll get the chance to develop skills, build confidence and make new friends.
Enhance the lives of older people, making a real difference to the Jewish Community we support.
Be part of a great team and make new friends.
Build your confidence and develop transferable skills.
Access to a comprehensive training programme designed for the social care environment.
Gain valuable experience and enhance your CV
Not sure which role suits you or need a little friendly help? Please contact Angie at angie@jvn.org.uk for London or Rebecca at manchester@jvn.org.uk for Manchester.
Information
Location:Stamford Hill
In-Person
Age limit:
Volunteers of any age
Hours per session:
Between 5 and 7 hours
Availability:
On-going
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