Activity Group Lead (Shaw, Failsworth, and other locations across Greater Manchester)
This is a flexible and rewarding role that 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. In this role, the volunteer will help to run a gentle activity at the monthly group on a rota.
Duration: Ongoing
Start date: 2nd May 2024
End date: 2nd June 2025
When can volunteers volunteer? Monthly
Availability:
This grid shows when you can volunteer for this organisation. E.G Monday morning.
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Tasks the volunteer will be required to do:
The volunteer will welcome older people to the group, encourage people during the activity, and spend time talking to everyone. You will be in contact with the group activity coordinator, who will support you in this role.
Training:
Online training is provided by Re-engage prior to commencing the role.
Skill and Qualifications Required:
We’re looking for activity group leads who have:
Good engagement 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)
Areas of Interest: Community, Health and wellbeing, Men, Older people, Social care
Opportunity suitable for: Employee Volunteers, Groups, Long term commitment, Older people, People seeking work, University students, With friends, 18 and over
What activities will the volunteer do? Befriending, Lending a helping hand
Skills gained in this role: Leadership, Listening, Talking to others, Teamwork
Home based opportunity? No
DBS Check Required: Yes
About the host organisation
Hosted by: Re-engage
Organisation Profile: Can you spare a little of your time to help a lonely older person feel valued and connected with the outside world? Re-engage, a charity dedicated to ending loneliness in older people, is searching for more volunteers to help run its free monthly tea parties for people aged 75 and over, who are lonely, isolated or in need of companionship.
These social gatherings provide a lifeline of friendship for older people who can often go days without any social contact. Volunteering for Re-engage can be an incredibly rewarding experience and you will receive support and training to help you get the most out of your role.
Together we can change lives and provide desperately needed companionship to end the crippling loneliness felt by so many.
Find out more about becoming a tea party group volunteer.
Charity number: 1146149
