Opportunities
Night Shelter Volunteer

Night Shelter Volunteer

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This role is a unique opportunity to support Thurrock’s vulnerable rough sleepers during a very challenging time. As a night shelter volunteer, you will play a crucial role in providing a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for individuals seeking shelter. Your responsibilities will include assisting with the daily operations of the shelter, ensuring the well-being of guests, and maintaining a secure and respectful atmosphere throughout the night.

If you are passionate about helping others and making a difference, we invite you to join our team of dedicated volunteers at Thurrock Council. Your time and effort can provide a beacon of hope and a safe space to stay for those in need.

Tasks and responsibilities

• To welcome guests as they arrive and assist with check-in procedures, providing a brief orientation to new guests, explaining shelter rules and available services (training will be given).

• Monitor the shelter environment to ensure safety and security for all guests, ensuring common areas are clean and organised throughout the night.

• Support and assistance to guests, helping with any immediate needs or concerns, reporting to the Shelter Manager / Rough Sleepers Coordinator as needed.

• Assist with setting up sleeping area, helping distribute bedding and supplies

• Help with serving meals or snacks and refreshments.

• Assist with keeping a record of attendance and any incidents that occur whilst volunteering.

What skills do I need?

• You must be at least 18 years old

• This role may require standing, walking and light lifting

• We are looking for people who are compassionate and empathetic in nature, with a desire to help those in need.

• You should be able to remain calm in stressful situations and have good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Prior experience in a shelter would help but is not essential, as training will be provided.

• You will volunteer as part of a team, but some tasks will be carried out independently.

Posted for Thurrock Council

Posted by Volunteer Essex

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Details

Accessibility
Data Protection policy
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?

When: 16/09/2024 - 19/01/2027

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

• As needed, when the weather falls below 0oC for 3 consecutive nights, the Governments initiative “No one left out” means all rough sleepers should have access to a warm space and bed for the night with no questions asked.
• This position involves working overnight, typically from 7pm to 7am.

Location:

Grays Salvation Army Citadel
Clarance Road
Grays
essex
RM17 6RA

You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.