Group Activities Helper
Location: Moorgate Ormskirk
Hours: Various hours available Monday-Friday
We do not expect a minimum time commitment from any volunteer.
We are a Day Club for those over 50 years who just Love Later Life! Our members come along to the centre for the day to socialise, have fun, learn new skills or to try out those they’ve not used for a while.
Our aims are to support people to feel confident and independent, help keep minds and bodies active and encourage everyone to get involved.
We are looking for volunteers who like to have fun and encourage others to do the same through various activities; you could be someone who wants to share your hobby or skills, or someone who likes to get stuck in to get an activity going such as a group singalong or Play Your Cards Right
Duties may include:
- Preparing the equipment or things we need for the activities for the day, including tidying them away at the end
- Leading the activity for the group, e.g. telling the members what the activity is and making it happen!
- Encouraging members to join in
- Finding alternative activities for those who’d like to do something different
- Asking members what they think of the activities and getting their feedback for what they would like to do.
You are able to apply for more than one volunteer role if you wish to help with different tasks.
- You will be supported and guided by the staffing team
- You will be required to wear a face mask, apron, gloves and at times, a visor to keep you and our members safe
- You will be required to complete online training specific to the role.
Full training and out of pocket expenses will be provided
This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.
For full details and an application form on this role please see below:
Alternatively please email volunteerrecruitment@ageuklancs.org.uk
Please send completed applications to volunteerrecruitment@ageuklancs.org.uk
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