Social Group Helper
Age UK Bath and North East Somerset
As a volunteer, you'll help older people connect and enjoy their time at one of our social groups. You might assist with escorting members to and from the minibus, chatting and listening to them, serving refreshments, and helping with mobility. You’ll also have the chance to share ideas and join in on fun activities.
Help older people enjoy a fun, sociable time, connecting with others and boosting their wellbeing by supporting one of our community-based social groups. Volunteers might assist with activities like tea and coffee sessions, games, light exercise, or simply chatting and making everyone feel welcome. Your involvement will create a warm and friendly space where everyone can make new connections, feel valued, and enjoy their time together. You can apply to this role directly using our online application form: https://ageuk.my.site.com/volunteers/s/apply-now
Advice, Information & Support,Art & Design,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Catering,Community Work,Teaching & Training,Music,Support Work,Volunteer Management,Advocacy
Art & Craft, Cleaning & Tidying, Creative & Design, Organising & Planning, Communications, Interpersonal, Empathy
Good communication skills and an excellent sense of humour · Able to work on own initiative and be happy to carry out tasks without being asked · Friendly, patient and kind, and enjoys the company of older people · Ability to work as part of a team · Reliable, punctual and able to commit on a weekly basis · An interest in developing activities for older people
Reimbursement of reasonable travel and incidental expenses. · An induction to Age UK Bath and North East Somerset. · Further training as appropriate e.g. Manual Handling · Support & supervision from a named person · This role requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Monday - Bath Social Group - 10am-2pm - St Michael’s Day Centre Tuesday - Keynsham Social Group, 10am-2pm, Keynsham Baptist Church Thursday - Midsomer Norton Social Group, 10am-2pm, Orchard Hall
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Midsomer Norton Social Group - Orchard Hall, Orchard Vale, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2RB Keysham Social Group - Keynsham Baptist Church, High Street, Keynsham, BS31 1DS Bath Social Group - St Michaels’ Day Centre, St Michael’s Place, Bath, BA1 1SG
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