As an activity volunteer, you will be supporting us to deliver a range of activities to our adult caregiver clients at the different sessions we run across Gateshead. You might be helping us set up at an event. You could be helping us to deliver a craft session or other activity. You could also be helping us with an information stand at a promotional event. You also might have the skills and experience that we can use to make our activities better.
What’s involved?
We will let you know about our upcoming events and activities and will ask you to choose the sessions you would like to support. We run sessions ranging from a couple of hours to a full morning or afternoon. At our sessions, we would ask you to help with the set-up and registration and offer a warm welcome to those attending. We would also ask you to support our clients to engage in the session and take part in any activity. You would also help with tidying up and packing away at the end of the session.
Skills and Experience you need
As an Activity Volunteer there are a number of skills and qualities that we need you to have to carry out this role:
- Friendly and outgoing
- Reliable
- Flexible and a willingness to ‘get stuck in’
- The confidence to use your initiative
- Great communication skills and a good listener
Do you have an area of expertise that might be useful? We would be happy to discuss how we can use your skills or interests to support our work.
How we will support you
Out Volunteer Co-ordinator will have regular monthly contact with you, with support and guidance throughout your volunteering adventure.
You can also come along to our monthly volunteers drop-in.
Members of our team will always be at the sessions you help out at. They will be leading the activities and letting you know what help is needed.
What else we will need
Since the role will involve regular working with vulnerable people, we will complete a DBS check.
Your Time
You can sign up to take part in regular activities or an occasional sessions when you are available. We will be as accommodating as possible but we do require you to commit to attending the sessions you have agreed to support.