About this role
We are looking for an enthusiastic person with excellent organisational and people skills, to volunteer their time as a Community Living Room Volunteer. Our Wellbeing Hub, Engage, is reopening thanks to a grant from the Severn Trent Community Fund and we are putting in place a team of volunteers to support with various activities and bring the space back to life.
You’ll be part of creating a welcoming and inclusive environment to people who are experiencing homelessness, delivering a varied programme of events and activities which help to break the cycle of homelessness.
Purpose of the Role:
Support the work of The Engage Hub by opening it up for drop in sessions on specified dates and times on weekdays between the hours of 9am and 5pm. These will be a mixture of informal drop in sessions and activity led sessions. We are currently looking for someone who is available approximately 5 hours per week but are happy to discuss alternative arrangements if needed.
When you can volunteer
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | |||||||
| Afternoon | |||||||
| Evening |
Requirements
- Willing to take a DBS Check
- Age restrictions
Qualities, experience and skills sought:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Approachable and supportive manner
• Reliable
• Enthusiastic and willingness to collaborate with Action Homeless on the calendar of activities at Engage
• Interest in helping people experiencing homelessness
• Ability to communicate with and listen to a wide range of people
• Willing to work in a changing environment with vulnerable adults
• Friendly and welcoming demeanor
• Organised
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills desirable
Location
Location 6 St James Terrace, Leicester, UK