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Title

Service Support Volunteer

Organisation

Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation

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What you will be doing

HCEO is a vibrant, welcoming Centre for older people in Hackney offering a whole range of social & cultural activities, exercise classes, a dementia memory wellbeing group and advocacy support. HCEO has a committed team of volunteers to assist us in providing high quality services, but as demand for our services grow, we are looking for more help to cover the following:

- morning welcome - greeting the members as they arrive, checking them in and getting them settled
- befriending - spending time with the members during the day, chatting and checking on them
- lunch service support - helping to set up tables, serving refreshments and lunch to members and clearing up.
- kitchen support - helping in the kitchen, which could include assisting in the preparation of lunch and the washing up after.
- activity support - assisting with activities including arts & crafts, music & movement, games, quizzes.

Activities

Entertainment,Music,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Catering,Community Work,General and Helping

Skills & Attributes

Skills Description

Essential Skills - an understanding of the needs and issues facing older people - a patient, empathetic and thoughtful approach - good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen - an understanding of appropriate personal and professional conduct - an understanding of safety in the work place Desirable skills - Experience working or volunteering alongside older people - Experience working or volunteering with groups of people in organised activities - Experience working in an environment where meals are served

What is in it for you

HCEO offers relevant training to its volunteers as required, there is a management and support structure in place to help volunteers learn and develop within their role and we provide references or testimonials. We also cover travel expenses and provide lunch.

Time Commitment

Approx 3 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Kim Britten

Role Address

39 Leswin Road, Stoke Newington, Hackney

Postcode (See Google maps below)

N16 7NX

Directions

Off Brooke Road. Near to the old fire station in Leswin road. A three minute walk from the 393, 106 and 73 bus stop in Brooke road and 149, 243, 76, 67 & 276 bus stop in Stoke Newington High road.

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

Please contact Kim Britten on 0207 923 3536 or email: volunteer@hackneycaribbean.org.uk