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Age UK Sheffield is an independent, local organisation dedicated to supporting older people in Sheffield, particularly the vulnerable and isolated...

Meet and Greet Volunteer @ Hillsborough (S6)

Ongoing

Age UK Sheffield offers a free Information & Advice Drop-in Service, every Tuesday 10-12 at the Pavilion in Hillsborough Park (S6). This service is a quality-accredited, free and confidential service for people aged over 50, their families and their carers.

In quieter times volunteers might be able to sit, read or study without interruption. You would never be the only person in the building as staff, volunteers and clients are always present. 

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Overview of Project

Age UK Sheffield offers a free Information & Advice Drop-in Service, every Tuesday 10-12 at the Pavilion in Hillsborough Park (S6). This service is a quality-accredited, free and confidential service for people aged over 50, their families and their carers.

This Role Involves

Being a Meet & Greet volunteer may involve: • Welcoming people into the space and engaging with them whilst they wait their turn to receive advice • Offering refreshments • Offer to listen and chat, when appropriate • If appropriate/requested, provide basic information on our spaces and what we do, as well as signposting to appropriate people for more comprehensive enquiries In quieter times volunteers might be able to sit, read or study without interruption. You would never be the only person in the building as staff, volunteers and clients are always present.

Location

Hillsborough Park Pavilion (S6 4HD)

Skills/Experience Required

• Have a commitment to supporting the community • Professional, friendly and outgoing manner • Ability to work using your own initiative • Be flexible in approach, keen to listen and sensitive to the needs of the customer • A positive attitude about diversity (age, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, etc) • Commitment to work within Age UK Sheffield guidelines

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 • Availability of a quiet space to sit, read or study with unlimited access to hot drinks

Role Duration

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

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

2 hours weekly or fortnightly

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, Financial Instability, Mental health, Social Isolation, Social Justice
  • 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
  • Team Work 0
  • People Skills 0