Night Shelter Support Volunteer

Night Shelter Support Volunteer

Posted for Streetlife

Posted by Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde

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The Streetlife Nightshelter is open 365 days per year 24/7 offering practical and emotional support to young people who are homeless in Blackpool.

Volunteers are required to commit to doing an overnight sleep at the night shelter.
The volunteer role includes setting up the shelter in readiness for the young people to access the shelter. Once young people are in the shelter, volunteers will spend the evening supporting the young people; this may be supporting them to cook a meal, playing a board game, listening to them and learning how the young person's day has been or/and providing practical and emotional support.
Volunteers also need to ensure the shelter runs smoothly, this will require the volunteer to allocate a bed and a small cleaning job to each young person accessing.
Volunteers may need to respond to phone calls and to refer to emergency social services if a young person presents and is unable to access the nightshelter during the evening.
Volunteers work in pairs and are provided with their own room to sleep in while they are at the nightshelter. 
Supervision and support is provided by the Nightshelter Manager

What skills do I need?

A listening ear and empathy is the core skill required for this role

Ability to use a computer 

Non judgmental approach

Ability to make decisions

Ability to remain calm

Ability to do a full night at the nightshelter

Posted for Streetlife

Posted by Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde

Register your interest

You will be redirected to the Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde website to express your interest.

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
  • DBS check required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When is this role available?

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Volunteers are required immediately

Location:

48 Buchanan St
Blackpool
Lancs
FY1 3LQ

Register your interest

You will be redirected to the Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde website to express your interest.

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