This is a fun, flexible and rewarding role which will enable you to connect with, and make a real and lasting difference to, the lives of older people who are experiencing social isolation or loneliness.
As a valued Re-engage volunteer you’ll receive training, support and regular updates and communication from the Re-engage team.As an activity group coordinator, you’ll plan, organise and schedule monthly activity groups in your local area. This is an administrative role that requires communicating and socialising with older people and volunteers from all walks of life.
The activity group will be at the same community venue and will include older people, activity group leads, drivers, and the activity group coordinator. Activity groups normally last around two hours and will include an activity that gets people moving such as: dance, chair exercises, boules, skittles or boccia.
Activity groups are free monthly groups that are open to older people who are lonely, isolated and in need of companionship. Activity groups are a great way for older people to stay active and to make new friends in their local area.
Duration: Time limited
Start date: 21st February 2024
End date: 21st February 2025
When can volunteers volunteer? Monthly
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Tasks the volunteer will be required to do: Welcoming and supporting new volunteers into the activity group so they can start volunteering with confidence.
Welcoming new older people to the activity group and contacting them before their first activity group so that they feel welcome and comfortable.
Arranging the annual activity group schedule so activity group leads know when it’s their turn to lead the activity, and activity group drivers know which older people they’re collecting and dropping home again after the activity group.
Matching older people to volunteer drivers, so the same drivers collect and drop off the same older people each month.
Responding to any issues and queries from the volunteers and older people in the activity group.
Following the guidance in the online volunteer training so that the activity groups are safe, enjoyable, appropriate and in line with our charitable aims.
Keeping in regular contact with Re-engage and reporting any concerns to the team.
Promoting the activity group in your local area so we can recruit more volunteers and support more older people.
Keeping in regular contact with the activity group volunteers and older people and sharing any updates from Re-engage that are relevant to them.
Training: A 30-minute induction call with a member of the Re-engage team
Submit a DBS check
Provide a reference
Complete online volunteer training modules including safeguarding, equality and diversity, data protection.
Skill and Qualifications Required: We’re looking for activity group coordinators who have:
Good admin and organisation skills
Good problem-solving skills
A friendly nature
Good listening skills
Good conversation skills
Patience and understanding
A passion for improving the lives of lonely and isolated older people
Basic computer skills (our checks, training and activity group reports are all online and our charity is paperless)
If this sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you. You can apply to be an activity group coordinator by completing our online application form.
Areas of Interest: Health and wellbeing, Men, Older people, Recreation, Women
Opportunity suitable for: Employee Volunteers, Groups, Indoor, Long term commitment, Older people, People seeking work, People with restricted mobility, School students, University students, 18 and over
What activities will the volunteer do? Administration, Befriending, Lending a helping hand, Management
Skills gained in this role: Leadership, Managing people, Organising, Talking to others, Teamwork
Home based opportunity? No
DBS Check Required: Yes
Opportunity Accessibility: Clearly marked accessible parking spaces, Step free access clearly signposted into the building, Accessible toilets
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
