Our tea party hosts are a vital part of the Re-engage team.
Tea parties provide a lifeline of friendship for our older people, and the regular, warm, friendly chats and companionship provide a vital link with the community.
Re-engage needs friendly volunteers to host a monthly tea party in their home or a community venue.
Duration: Ongoing
When can volunteers volunteer? Monthly
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Tasks the volunteer will be required to do: Welcoming a group of older guests and volunteer drivers into your home or a community venue.
Providing and serving refreshments for your group – usually food and drinks for afternoon tea.
Liaising with your group coordinator to ensure dietary requirements and the older guests' needs are met prior to the tea party.
Raising any safeguarding concerns you might have.
Following guidance in your host training to ensure that the tea parties are safe and enjoyable.
Training: As one of our valued volunteers, you’ll receive training from Re-engage, and support and regular communications from your group coordinator. This is a fun and rewarding role which will enable you to connect with older people and make a real and lasting difference to their lives.
Skill and Qualifications Required: We welcome friendly, enthusiastic volunteers who enjoy conversation, supporting older people and have a positive attitude.
Re-engage will provide training on safeguarding and volunteers will complete an online induction.
Areas of Interest: Community, Health and wellbeing, Hunger, Older people, Social care
Opportunity suitable for: Employee Volunteers, Event, From your office, Groups, Home, Indoor, Long term commitment, Older people, People seeking work, People with a visual impairment, People with restricted mobility, University students, With friends, Other, 18 and over
What activities will the volunteer do? Befriending, Catering, Lending a helping hand
Skills gained in this role: Leadership, Listening, Organising, Talking to others, Teamwork
Home based opportunity? No
DBS Check Required: Yes
About the host organisation
Hosted by: Re-engage
Organisation Profile: Help us reach more older people who are feeling lonely and isolated
Our vision is a world where no one is ever too old to make friends and enjoy social interaction.
Reaching out to people aged 75 and over.
Charity number: 07869142
