Volunteer Project Support Worker
OFFERED BY:
The Lenton CentreLocation(s):
Address where volunteering takes place: The Lenton Centre Willoughby Street Nottingham NG7 1RQHow many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
The Lenton Centre is offering an exciting opportunity for Volunteer Project Support Workers to assist in organising and delivering various community activities. These include exercise classes and social activities for different groups, such as older people with limited mobility, adults with learning disabilities, a children’s after-school science club and a parent and toddler session.
This position welcomes volunteers as young as 14 years old, with appropriate consent and safeguarding considerations. Ongoing support and training, including induction, health and safety, safeguarding, and data protection, will be provided.
This position welcomes volunteers as young as 14 years old, with appropriate consent and safeguarding considerations. Ongoing support and training, including induction, health and safety, safeguarding, and data protection, will be provided.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
While specific skills and experience are not required, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, empathy, and patience are beneficial. Training will be provided, and the role offers the satisfaction of making a positive impact on individuals and communities, valuable experience in community-based projects, and opportunities to learn from a diverse team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
This is an exciting opportunity to support The Lenton Centre in the organisation and delivery of various community activities, including:
Exercise classes and social activities tailored for various groups, including older people with limited mobility and adults with learning disabilities.
A parent and toddler swim & soft play session, providing a supportive environment for parents and young children to interact and learn together.
Other emerging classes which will be implemented over the coming months
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
You do not need any specific skills and experience as training will be provided, but the following will be useful:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with individuals of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and ages.
Empathy and patience in working with individuals with a range of medical conditions.
Knowledge or experience in any of the following areas: exercise instruction, childhood development, or care of the elderly.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team and follow instructions from project coordinators.
Reliable, punctual, and committed to volunteering on a regular basis.
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM THIS OPPORTUNITY?
The satisfaction of making a positive impact on individuals and communities, enhancing their well-being and quality of life.
Valuable experience working in community-based projects and developing your interpersonal and communication skills.
The opportunity to learn from and contribute to a diverse team of professionals, volunteers, and participants from various backgrounds.
Enhanced knowledge and understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with various medical conditions.
A chance to expand your network and build meaningful connections with fellow volunteers, project coordinators, and community members.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND THIS ROLE
We are proud of having a diverse volunteer base made up of people from different backgrounds and ages. The minimum age for this role is 14 years old. A risk assessment, parental consent, and safeguarding considerations will be required for those aged 14 – 17.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
We will provide you with ongoing support and training throughout your volunteering, including:
Full induction
Health and Safety
Safeguarding
Data Protection and compliance
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
This is an exciting opportunity to support The Lenton Centre in the organisation and delivery of various community activities, including:
Exercise classes and social activities tailored for various groups, including older people with limited mobility and adults with learning disabilities.
A parent and toddler swim & soft play session, providing a supportive environment for parents and young children to interact and learn together.
Other emerging classes which will be implemented over the coming months
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
You do not need any specific skills and experience as training will be provided, but the following will be useful:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with individuals of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and ages.
Empathy and patience in working with individuals with a range of medical conditions.
Knowledge or experience in any of the following areas: exercise instruction, childhood development, or care of the elderly.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team and follow instructions from project coordinators.
Reliable, punctual, and committed to volunteering on a regular basis.
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM THIS OPPORTUNITY?
The satisfaction of making a positive impact on individuals and communities, enhancing their well-being and quality of life.
Valuable experience working in community-based projects and developing your interpersonal and communication skills.
The opportunity to learn from and contribute to a diverse team of professionals, volunteers, and participants from various backgrounds.
Enhanced knowledge and understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with various medical conditions.
A chance to expand your network and build meaningful connections with fellow volunteers, project coordinators, and community members.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND THIS ROLE
We are proud of having a diverse volunteer base made up of people from different backgrounds and ages. The minimum age for this role is 14 years old. A risk assessment, parental consent, and safeguarding considerations will be required for those aged 14 – 17.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
We will provide you with ongoing support and training throughout your volunteering, including:
Full induction
Health and Safety
Safeguarding
Data Protection and compliance
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
You do not need specific skills and experience as training will be provided, but the following will be useful:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with individuals of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and ages.
Empathy and patience in working with individuals with a range of medical conditions.
Knowledge or experience in any of the following areas: exercise instruction, childhood development, or care of the elderly.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team and follow instructions from project coordinators.
Reliable, punctual, and committed to volunteering on a regular basis.
You do not need specific skills and experience as training will be provided, but the following will be useful:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with individuals of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and ages.
Empathy and patience in working with individuals with a range of medical conditions.
Knowledge or experience in any of the following areas: exercise instruction, childhood development, or care of the elderly.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team and follow instructions from project coordinators.
Reliable, punctual, and committed to volunteering on a regular basis.
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
Volunteers for this role must be aged 14 or over.
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We aim to respond to volunteer enquiries within one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes