Meet & Greet Volunteer, West Wittering

Meet & Greet Volunteer, West Wittering

Posted for Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove

Posted by Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester

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You will be redirected to the Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester website to express your interest.

• Welcoming members ensuring that they are safe and comfortable during their visit. You can also join in on ''a class a day'' if you’d like.
• Facilitating and managing the conversation to ensure all attendees feel heard and welcome.
• Liaising with the staff to ensure the group are comfortable ie. Supporting with carrying drinks, ensuring tables are wiped and clean.
• Liaising with AgeUK WSBH Fitness Instructor to pass on attendance details, feedback progress/issues and any safeguarding concerns.
• Ensure that the area and equipment is clean, tidy, safe to use and secure on departure.
• Liaise closely with the Fitness Instructor, seeking advice, guidance and support where required
• To report any concerns or safeguarding issues to the Fitness Instructor and liaise appropriately.
• To follow the Lone Working Policy and guidance. Your safety is paramount and it is essential that you ensure your safety as a priority.
• Participate in training sessions and meetings as necessary.

What skills do I need?

No specific previous experience or qualifications is required as training and on-going support will be provided. Any potential volunteer will need to be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent listening and communication skills
• The ability to work confidently on own initiative and know when to seek help and support
• Willingness to attend scheduled training days, AUK WSBH volunteer induction and any other training deemed essential to the role as identified
• Commitment of at least one session/day per week is required for this role
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check
• An understanding of the needs of older people
• A kind, empathic and patient nature
• An understanding of the need to observe confidentiality in informal settings.