Connect Social Group Volunteer
Task · 2–4 hrs
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
AccompanyingBefriendingSocial contact
Community & familyPeople with disabilities
Guideposts Trust
#53821
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Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Connect Group at The Farmers Club.Detailed description
Job Title: Connect Group Volunteer
Location: Gloucester
Hours of work: Alternate Thursdays 10-1
Salary: Voluntary
Our Connect Groups are free Dementia friendly social groups offering support and information and tea and cake to ALL
You will need:
· A friendly nature and enjoy being a people person
· An inclusive attitude to people of all ages and backgrounds
· An ability to engage people in social conversation or activities
· Ability to take the initiative and be confident in a 1:1 role with individuals
· Flexible availability or ability to commit to 3-4 hours fortnightly
· To be reliable and enthusiastic
Closing Date for applications: ongoing
What volunteers need😇 Disclosure and Barring Service
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportAbout Guideposts Trust
Guideposts Trust is a UK-based charity working with people in local communities to help them access the support, opportunities and skills they need to overcome social inequalities, improve their wellbeing and change their lives.
We run a range of services that are focused on helping people to achieve their potential regardless of their circumstances. We connect people together so that they can experience the joy that comes from friendship, activity, learning, purpose and occupation. We love what we do and we love seeing people flourish.
Many of the people we support come from the most disadvantaged groups in our society, including children and adults with additional needs and disabilities, people with mental health problems, older people with dementia and other neuro-degenerative conditions, and the families or carers of all these groups. We believe that all people should be equally valued and have an equal chance to live the best life possible, that is why we do what we do.
We run a range of services that are focused on helping people to achieve their potential regardless of their circumstances. We connect people together so that they can experience the joy that comes from friendship, activity, learning, purpose and occupation. We love what we do and we love seeing people flourish.
Many of the people we support come from the most disadvantaged groups in our society, including children and adults with additional needs and disabilities, people with mental health problems, older people with dementia and other neuro-degenerative conditions, and the families or carers of all these groups. We believe that all people should be equally valued and have an equal chance to live the best life possible, that is why we do what we do.