Jewish Care
Yiddish Conversation Volunteer at Sunridge Court
Sunridge Court is looking for a volunteer to lead relaxed and engaging Yiddish language and conversation sessions for residents. Many of our residents have a strong cultural and emotional connection to Yiddish and have expressed interest in reconnecting with the language through informal group sessions including conversation, reading, storytelling and shared memories. Some residents have also stated that they would enjoy learning the language themselves.
You will be:
· Leading informal Yiddish conversation sessions
· Encouraging residents to participate and share memories
· Supporting social interaction and group engagement
· Reading short texts, poems or songs where appropriate
· Creating a warm, welcoming and inclusive atmosphere
· Working alongside the Activities Team when required
What difference you will make
This role helps residents reconnect with an important part of their cultural identity and heritage, while also encouraging social interaction, memory stimulation and meaningful conversation. The sessions would provide comfort, familiarity and enjoyment for many residents who have expressed a strong interest in Yiddish.
What additional skills or experience you should have
· Ability to speak and understand Yiddish
· Warm, patient and friendly personality
· Good communication and listening skills
· Confidence engaging with older people
· Interest in Jewish culture and heritage
· Reliability and consistency
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
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:Sundridge Court
In-Person
Age limit:
Volunteers of any age
Hours per session:
2 hours
Availability:
On-going
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We are happy to be flexible on location and/or times if required.