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Coffee Morning Volunteer @ Hillsborough (S6)

Ongoing

We currently have two coffee mornings: Fulwood (S10) and Hillsborough (S6). These are welcoming and non-challenging environments where people come to chat, drink tea, and interact in a small activity, such as playing games (often Scrabble or Rumikub).

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Overview of Project

We currently have two coffee mornings: Fulwood (S10) and Hillsborough (S6). These are welcoming and non-challenging environments where people come to chat, drink tea, and interact in a small activity, such as playing games (often Scrabble or Rumikub).

This Role Involves

Being a café volunteer can involve: • Setting up and clearing away the space, i.e. tables and chairs • Help preparing the main activity • Making tea/coffee, preparing snacks • Wiping tables and washing up • Welcoming and taking coats • Engaging with customers, being supporting and sociable

Location

Hillsborough Park Pavilion (S6 4HD)

Skills/Experience Required

• Professional, friendly and outgoing manner • Ability to work using your own initiative • Commitment to work within Age UK Sheffield guidelines • Willingness to learn about the range of our services

Benefits to Others

Age UK Sheffield relies on volunteers of all ages and from all walks of life to help us in our vital work. You can be at the heart of making Sheffield a better place to grow older.

Benefits to the Volunteer

• Opportunities to meet new people in your community • Opportunities to develop self-confidence • The satisfaction of knowing you will be making a difference to the lives of vulnerable older people • Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses

Role Duration

We ask you to be available for a minimum of 3 months.

Time Commitment (hours Per week/month/year, etc)

3 hours weekly

Training Information

Ongoing training and support is provided.

Expenses Information

Travel expenses will be reimbursed.

DBS required?

yes
  • Area of InterestBefriending, Communities, Disability, Elder Care, Mental health, Social Isolation
  • Academic Course RelevanceHealth and Social Care, Medical Care, Psychology
  • Roles suitable for Hallam StaffThis role is suitable for Hallam Staff

Employability skills

  • Communication and Listening 0
  • Cultural Awareness 0
  • Initiative 0
  • Meeting Skills 0
  • Session Planning 0
  • Team Work 0
  • People Skills 0