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Activities Volunteer, Padwell Road Day Centre

As an Activities Volunteer who enjoys spending time with and supporting older people, you will be helping older people to achieve greater independence and to get more out of life.

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As we grow older, we all face new challenges, but that doesn’t stop us from wanting a fulfilling independent later life. The Day Centre at Padwell Road is passionate that everyone should have the opportunity to be able to make the most of later life, whatever the circumstances. 

We offer bespoke activities, tailored to the interests and abilities of those attending on any given day and this is where you can make a BIG difference! 

What do activities volunteers do? 

  • Enjoy spending time with and supporting older people 
  • Work well as part of a team and use their own initiative 
  • Support older people to achieve their desired outcome from the activities 

Activities could include: Gentle chair exercises, painting, crafts, bingo, singing, reading, nail painting, knitting, gardening etc. 

Where is this role available? 

Padwell Adult Day Centre, 11-21 Padwell Road, Southampton, SO14 6QX. 

When can I do this? 

Padwell Day Centre is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. 

What time commitment is expected? 

We have members arriving any time after 9.30, so we must make sure that everything is ready for them i.e. tea, coffee and biscuits, and any activity that we can offer that day, we also need help to clear up after they leave at 15.00. 

What are the practical considerations? 

You will need to be over 18 and be prepared for us to apply for a DBS check on your behalf.  

Work with the organisation to. 

  • Provide support to members to engage in their chosen activity 
  • Adopt a team spirit and recognise they work as part of a team 
  • Report any concerns to and attends any support sessions with the Community Enablers/Facilitator. 
  • Attend an induction and any ongoing training required for the role 
  • Adopt our values and treat everyone that comes into the service with dignity and respect 

Skills, personal qualities and practical requirements most suited to this role: 

  • Friendly and enjoy working with older people 
  • Able to facilitate conversations and make new members feel welcome 
  • Attentive about the safety of members and other volunteers 
  • Able to work within a team to further develop the centre 
  • Flexible, reliable and willing to undertake agreed tasks