Chatter & Natter Volunteer

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Volunteers will support at our Chatter and Natter Sessions which take place on a Friday 11 - 1, at Ross Care Keppel Building Failsworth M35 0AD. This is a small social group that meet for a chat and a brew, who in some cases may be meeting for the first time. This group is of an informal nature and may be the steppingstone to an individual building up confidence to join other groups. The volunteer will have direct phone access to either the manager or a link worker on call while this activity takes place.
When can volunteers volunteer? Weekly
Availability:

This grid shows when you can volunteer for this organisation. E.G Monday morning.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Tasks the volunteer will be required to do:

- Meet and greet those who are attending the session
- Support with preparation of space prior to session and tidying up after session
- Take an active role in the group encouraging and supporting conversation
- Support with facilitation of group activities i.e. ice breakers or quizzes
- Escalate any concerns or uncertainty to a member of staff
- To show understanding and strict adherence to Action Together policies and procedures i.e. information governance, equality and diversity, safeguarding, health & safety, fire safety, lone working.

These tasks are not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake other duties in order to meet the needs of those who are attending.
Training:

You will be required to complete:
- Induction Session
- Safeguarding Adults & Children Level 1

You may also be required to complete additional training or refreshers during your volunteering as identified for your role.
Requirements: Willing to travel by public transport or find own way to volunteering location
Skill and Qualifications Required:

- A calm, friendly, and non-judgemental nature
- Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with adults (including the elderly and vulnerable) from various backgrounds and experiences
- Able to use own initiative, but a confidence to raise and escalate concerns
- A knowledge of or a willingness to learn about local services and groups available
Areas of Interest: Community, Community centre, Disability, Health and wellbeing, Mental Health, Older people, Social care
What activities will the volunteer do? Befriending, Lending a helping hand, Support Work
DBS Check Required: Yes

About the host organisation
Hosted by: Action Together - Social Prescribing
Organisation Profile: Social Prescribing is a free to access service for all and connects individuals to community groups, activities and organisations with the aim of improving health, wellbeing and social connections.
Charity number: 1165512

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