Community Champions program
You will be redirected to the Community Action Redbridge website to express your interest.
About the project
The aim of the project is to empower community volunteers/champions from diverse ethnic backgrounds to promote healthy and active ageing among older residents, fostering inclusion, trust, and wellbeing within the community.
Main tasks and responsibilities
- Volunteers need to be able have some fluency in English spoken and written and from the following minority groups:
- South Asian Communities Indians, Pakistani, Bangladeshi
- Black Caribbean & Black African Communities
- Eastern European Communities (Polish, Romanian, Lithuanian)
Benefits to Volunteer
- Volunteers will receive training in life skills such as (Team building, communication skills and safeguarding)
- Training in liaising with the communities for participatory action research and wellbeing program
What skills do I need?
Skills, attributes, experience and qualifications
- Share our values – respect, compassion, inclusion, and commitment to improving the wellbeing of older people.
- Be reliable and responsible – able to commit to your agreed volunteer hours and follow EMAGE’s policies and guidance.
- Have good communication and listening skills – to engage positively with older people, other volunteers, and staff. Can speak English
- Work well in a team – supporting others and contributing to a welcoming and cooperative environment.
- Be willing to learn – take part in training on safeguarding, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
- Maintain confidentiality – respect the privacy and dignity of all participants and colleagues.
- Complete safeguarding checks – including a basic or enhanced DBS check (depending on the role).
- Show empathy and patience – especially when supporting older adults with diverse backgrounds and needs.
Location
This opportunity has no specific location e.g. can be carried out anywhere.
Details
- Expenses: Meals/refreshments
- Expenses: Other
- Organisation Policies: Health and Safety Policy
- Organisation Policies: Safeguarding policy
- Organisation Policies: Data Protection Policy
- Organisation Policies: Equal Opportunities Policy
- Organisation Policies: Volunteer Policy
- Quality Control: Accessibility - additional information
- Quality Control: Are there any age limits?
- Quality Control: DBS checks - additional information
- Quality Control: Expenses - additional information
- Quality Control: Recruitment Process - additional information
- Quality Control: Reference can be provided after how long volunteering?
- Quality Control: Role is exempt from Ex offenders Act 1972
- Quality Control: Support Provided - additional information
- Quality Control: Thanks / Recognition for Volunteer contribution
- Quality Control: Transport Info (nearest station / bus stop)
- Quality Control: Volunteers covered by insurance
- Support provided: Access to group meetings/socials/team events
- Support provided: Induction provided
When is this role available?
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You will be redirected to the Community Action Redbridge website to express your interest.
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