Coffee Morning Volunteer

Creative Support Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization is looking for a volunteer to run a communal coffee morning in Tameside, Manchester. This role involves preparing refreshments and providing companionship to residents, creating a warm and sociable atmosphere. If you enjoy engaging with people and can spare a few hours regularly, this opportunity may be perfect for you. Training will be provided, and the role has the potential to develop further.

Qualifications

• Outgoing, sociable personality who enjoys interacting with others.
• Ability to handle refreshments and light cleaning tasks.
• Willingness to attend training and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for the coffee morning and set up the venue.
• Serve refreshments and provide companionship to residents.
• Engage residents in community activities and conversations.

Skills

Good listening skills

Sociable

Ability to engage in conversation

Job description

Voluntary Basis

Tameside, Greater Manchester

Part‑Time

We are looking for a volunteer to run a communal coffee morning, bringing our residents together from across our 4 extra care services in Tameside. Volunteering with Creative Support is a great way to enrich the lives of people with support needs while helping our staff to deliver person‑centred services.

We are looking for an outgoing, sociable and warm person, who’s a good listener. You will prepare and serve refreshments as well as providing conversation and companionship for the people we support. If you have a few hours to spare on a regular basis, we’d love to hear from you!

Once you have built a connection with the people we support, there will be the opportunity to develop the role into a befriender volunteer. In this capacity, you will spend time with the people we support, engaging them in conversation, activities and the local community.

This can include going for a walk, a trip to a café or accessing local services such as the library.

Our Tameside extra care services provide person‑centred care to older people with support needs. Our services are easily accessible via public transport.

Hours: Flexible days and times

Volunteer Duties

• Prepare for the coffee morning including moving tables and chairs
• Prepare and serve refreshments to people we support
• Converse with people we support, creating a light and fun atmosphere
• Tidy up after the event, including washing up and returning the room to normal
• Provide companionship and conversation whilst respecting boundaries
• Engage people we support in activities and accessing the local community
• Report any safeguarding concerns to Creative Support staff members
• Understand and work within Creative Support Policies and procedures, respecting boundaries
• Attend regular supervisions with your allocated volunteer supervisor and complete any training provided

Application Instructions

To apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form via the link provided in the original posting.

Alternatively, download a copy of our application form. Completed application forms must be submitted to our Head Office address below or emailed to [e-mail].

Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS

If you would like to discuss volunteering with Creative Support or have any questions about the application process, please contact our Volunteer Team on 0161 236 0829 or email [e-mail].