Volunteer Host
OFFERED BY:
Open Homes NottinghamLocation(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West, Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: Unity House 35 Church Street Nottingham NG7 2FFHow many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
To provide safe accommodation for young people who would otherwise be homeless. This should include a warm welcome, an evening meal, their own room with a bed for the night, as well as breakfast and access to a bath or shower.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
To provide safe accommodation for young people who would otherwise be homeless. This should include a warm welcome, an evening meal, their own room with a bed for the night, as well as breakfast and access to a bath or shower.
Volunteer Hosts perform extraordinary service providing a place of safety and comfort in what is often a very distressing situation for the young person. Every young person is different, and that means that every placement is different too, with some young people wanting their own space after what will potentially have been a very difficult day, while others may value opening up and chatting to a Volunteer Host over an evening meal. This means that being a Volunteer Host ultimately means being welcoming and accepting of the young person where they are at.
We chat to hosts via WhatsApp to establish availability on a week-by-week basis, then arrange placements with you only on the days that you can do, arranging arrivals and departures at times that work for you.
We have a thorough risk assessment processes, ensuring that we aren’t putting our hosts at risk with the young people they are housing, and all relevant information is passed on to the host prior to a placement, e.g. relevant safeguarding issues, allergies etc.
Volunteer Hosts perform extraordinary service providing a place of safety and comfort in what is often a very distressing situation for the young person. Every young person is different, and that means that every placement is different too, with some young people wanting their own space after what will potentially have been a very difficult day, while others may value opening up and chatting to a Volunteer Host over an evening meal. This means that being a Volunteer Host ultimately means being welcoming and accepting of the young person where they are at.
We chat to hosts via WhatsApp to establish availability on a week-by-week basis, then arrange placements with you only on the days that you can do, arranging arrivals and departures at times that work for you.
We have a thorough risk assessment processes, ensuring that we aren’t putting our hosts at risk with the young people they are housing, and all relevant information is passed on to the host prior to a placement, e.g. relevant safeguarding issues, allergies etc.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• To have access to suitable private accommodation;
• To be able to provide an evening meal and breakfast (should the young person require it – don’t worry, we can advise on this!)
• To be warm, approachable and friendly;
• To have strong communication skills;
• To have an insight into the issues and concerns that a young person accessing Nightstop might have;
• To have a commitment to learn and work within Nottingham Nightstop’s Policies and Procedures;
• To have a commitment to attend ongoing training and support sessions.
• To be able to provide an evening meal and breakfast (should the young person require it – don’t worry, we can advise on this!)
• To be warm, approachable and friendly;
• To have strong communication skills;
• To have an insight into the issues and concerns that a young person accessing Nightstop might have;
• To have a commitment to learn and work within Nottingham Nightstop’s Policies and Procedures;
• To have a commitment to attend ongoing training and support sessions.
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
21
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?
Maximum 2 weeks
How long to complete training and recruitment?
Maximum 8 weeks
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