Men that Meet Volunteer for Communities 1st

Welwyn Hatfield Community And Voluntary Services Limited; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity to join a community group providing support to men, engaging in conversations, and facilitating social activities. Volunteers are expected to create a welcoming environment, assist in various activities, and contribute positively to attendees' experiences. Ideal for those who enjoy working with diverse individuals and want to help improve community wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Volunteers should be open-minded, non-judgemental, and respectful.
• Ideal volunteers are over 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Engage in conversation and be a friendly face for attendees.
• Help organize and facilitate activities.
• Listen to attendees' concerns and provide information about services.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organization

Job description

Before you can register your interest for this opportunity, you must be registered as a volunteer.

Register with the Volunteer Centre, or if you have already registered, please log in.

Men That Meet is a community group for Hertsmere's men - a relaxed place to meet for good conversation, interesting activities, and complimentary refreshments. It is an informal drop-in; men from all age groups are welcome.

Volunteers have many opportunities to support attendees, from talking to facilitating activities. The aim is to provide a warm, friendly, inclusive, and welcoming space. Volunteers are expected to be open-minded and non-judgemental, respectful of attendees' opinions and experiences. Ideally, volunteers should be over 18 years old and demonstrate good levels of empathy.

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: Hertsmere

Location: Indoor

Time of day: Weekday Afternoons

Practical Considerations: Time commitment: From one hour to full sessions; volunteers can attend as long as they can. Currently, meetings are at Windsor Hall, Blyth Close, Borehamwood, on Tuesdays, 1:30-4:30 pm.

Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS)

Suitable for: 18–25-year-olds, 26 and over, University students, Older People

Interested in: Health and Wellbeing, Isolation & Loneliness, Men’s issues, Social Activities, Voluntary & Community Action

Wheelchair access: No

Full Description

Main role responsibilities:

• Be a friendly face and engage in conversation with attendees.
• Help set up/pack up activities.
• Make warm drinks and listen to attendees.
• Help organize and facilitate activities.
• Provide information about other services.
• Listen to concerns and signpost to Communities 1st services.

Support:

• After registration, Communities 1st provides relevant training (e.g., safeguarding).
• Staff members will be present to run activities and support volunteers.

Safeguarding and wellbeing:

• DBS check may be required.
• Risk assessments are conducted for each session.
• Children attend with adults only.
• Volunteers offer a friendly ear; if topics are beyond their comfort, they should signpost attendees to staff or other organizations.
• Attendees may be referred to healthcare professionals if needed.

The role is suitable for volunteers who:

• Enjoy working with people.
• Are keen to help others.
• Are confident with diverse individuals.
• Want to increase confidence.