Activities Assistant

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To engage clients in activities which will help to improve their health and wellbeing, develop their interests, teamwork and social skills that will help with their integration into the community.
Duration: Ongoing
Start date: 2nd February 2023
End date: 31st December 2023
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:

Working under the direction of the Service Manager /Deputy and other staff members:
1. Liaise with clients and staff, establish activities which the clients would like to join in with.
2. Help to run group activities in the hostel, e.g. video game tournaments such as Fifa; film afternoons/ evenings, board games, quizzes, chess etc.
3. Research activities that are running in the community that clients can participate in.
4. Maintaining Professional Boundaries whilst engaging with clients.
5. Work with the Project to arrange social events for clients.
6. Assist clients in maintaining a Healthy lifestyle through activities.
7. Report back to Service Manager or staff team about client engagement.
Training:

Full Induction Pack
Requirements: Willing to travel by public transport or find own way to volunteering location
Skill and Qualifications Required:

1. Motivated to help others and disadvantaged groups.
2. Team player
3. Non- judgemental – relates well to people of any background.
4. Creative, friendly and enthusiastic.
5. Great communication skills – able to communicate with an all-male group differing in age in a caring and respectful manner.
6. A willingness to support clients to participate in activities and to help them to explore their interests.
Areas of Interest: Crime, Homeless, Justice, Men
Opportunity suitable for: Long term commitment, 18 and over
What activities will the volunteer do? Befriending, Escorting
Skills gained in this role: Leadership, Managing people, Teamwork
Home based opportunity? No
DBS Check Required: Yes

About the host organisation
Hosted by: Langley House Trust
Organisation Profile: Our vision is of a crime-free society where no-one is unfairly disadvantaged or excluded because of their past. As a Christian organisation our mission is to support people who have offended or who are at risk of offending so that they reintegrate into society, live crime-free and thrive.
Charity number: 1146304

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