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Architect Our Impact: Join Us as Head of Programmes and Services
In East London, potential is everywhere—but the path to progress isn't always clear.
For many adults who are currently NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), the distance between where they are and where they want to be can feel insurmountable. At Unlock YOUR Potential, we are building the bridge.
As we move toward official charity status, we aren't just looking for a volunteer; we are looking for a Founding Head of Programmes and Services. This is a high-impact, strategic leadership role for a builder, a dreamer, and a doer who wants to design the blueprint for social mobility in our community.
The Challenge: From Concept to Community Impact
You won't just be managing existing services—you will be the visionary who launches them. You will lead the design, setup, and rollout of a holistic ecosystem designed to empower adults 18+ to reclaim their futures.
Your Portfolio of Change:
Corporate Mentorship: Building structured pathways for industry professionals to guide our participants.
Career Coaching: Developing 1-to-1 frameworks that turn career goals into reality.
Wellbeing Sessions: Ensuring our approach is person-centred, addressing the mental and emotional barriers to employment.
Job Clubs & Beyond: Launching practical, high-energy hubs for skill-sharing, networking, and application support.
Service Design: Creating the "how" behind everything we do—ensuring our programmes are inclusive, effective, and scalable.
Is This Your Next Mission?
We are looking for a leader who can balance "big picture" strategy with the "sleeves-rolled-up" energy of a start-up.
The Strategist: You have experience in programme management or service design and know how to move from a "good idea" to a "live service."
The East London Advocate: You understand the unique challenges and the incredible vibrance of our local community.
The Innovator: You aren't afraid to try new approaches to adult education and employability.
The Leader: You can inspire a growing team of volunteers and partners to deliver excellence.
Why Join the Founding Team?
This is more than a volunteer role; it’s a legacy project. You will have a seat at the table during our most formative stage, helping to decide exactly how Unlock YOUR Potential serves East London.
Complete Autonomy: Build the programmes you’ve always wanted to see in the world.
Direct Impact: Watch your designs change the lives of local adults in real-time.
Strategic Growth: Gain unique experience in the "start-up" phase of a charity’s journey.
Ready to Build Something Extraordinary?
If you have the professional expertise to lead and the passion to drive social change, we need you. Please get in touch with a brief summary of your background in programme leadership and why you want to help us unlock the potential of East London.
Unlock YOUR Potential:
Building the Framework for Future Success.
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Kurapa Moyo
We empower African youth, women, and communities through mental-health advocacy, training, and healing programs.
Programs Assistant
The Program Assistant will support the routine operations of the Wellness hotline and Wellness advocacy program. He / She will handle scheduling and event coordination, data entry and passing all communication to the volunteers. The ideal candidate should be detail oriented and good at multi-tasking. This role is completely voluntary but Kurapa Moyo will provide a $100 data stipend.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Minimum Hours per Week:
4-6 hours per week
Duration:
6+ months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
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Job description:
We are looking for few candidates to join our volunteer human resource programme and gain real world experience in your chosen field. While we only have few vacancies available through this programme, other options are available if your skills match our criteria.
About the Role
The HR Programme Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the HR Programme and managing the HR Liaison. This position ensures the successful delivery of the HR Programme, aligning it with organisational goals and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. The Programme Manager will work closely with senior leadership, Heads of Department (HoDs), and the HR Liaison to design, implement, and refine the programme, ensuring it meets the needs of participants and the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Oversight of the HR Programme
2. Team Leadership & Management
3. Stakeholder Engagement
4. Programme Design & Implementation
5. Monitoring & Evaluation
6. Communication & Advocacy
Required Skills
Preferred Qualifications
Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer
Benefits:
Application question(s):
Work Location: Remote
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Shape the heart of SUNSHINE by designing and leading the activities that bring people together.
If you’re creative, organised and passionate about helping people feel less alone, this role gives you the chance to build something meaningful from the ground up.
About the Role
As our Activities, Programmes & Events Lead, you’ll take the lead in creating, planning and coordinating the activities that support people experiencing loneliness. You’ll design simple, welcoming sessions and community events, help organise logistics, and work closely with the Founder/CEO to bring ideas to life.
This is a leadership‑style volunteer role — but it’s still flexible, supportive and manageable. You won’t be doing everything alone, and you won’t be expected to run a full events department. You’ll simply guide and shape our programme as we grow.
What You’ll Be Doing
Designing new activities, programmes and community sessions.
Planning small events that help people connect.
Coordinating volunteers to support activities.
Creating simple activity plans, schedules or calendars.
Helping choose venues, dates and formats.
Supporting the smooth running of events on the day.
Gathering feedback and helping improve future sessions.
Working with the Founder/CEO to shape our overall programme.
You won’t be responsible for managing staff, handling budgets alone, or delivering complex large‑scale events.
What You Don’t Need
Event management qualifications.
Professional experience.
To commit to lots of hours.
To run everything by yourself.
We welcome anyone who is creative, organised and passionate about community connection.
Time Commitment
2–4 hours per week, flexible around your life. A mix of remote planning and occasional in‑person events.
What You’ll Gain
Experience designing and leading community programmes.
Project planning and coordination skills.
Confidence running small events.
A friendly team and ongoing support.
The chance to shape a brand‑new charity’s core activities.
The joy of helping people feel less alone.
Ideal For
Creative, organised people.
Students, career‑changers, retirees.
Anyone wanting experience in events, community work or programme design.
Someone who loves bringing ideas to life and seeing people connect.
How to Apply
If you’d like to help shape SUNSHINE’s activities and create welcoming spaces for people who feel isolated, we’d love to hear from you.
TEAM
SUNSHINE
SUNSHINE is a small grassroots charity that works to reduce loneliness & help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships & community
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Head of Programmes (MINDSET Charity) - VOLUNTEER ROLE
Remote | Approx. 4 hours per week | MINDSET Charity (UK)
Overseeing the programmes that change men’s lives across the UK
MINDSET is building a bold new movement for men’s mental wellbeing and personal growth in the UK — one rooted in action, challenge, brotherhood, and real‑world transformation. We create experiences that help men rebuild confidence, find purpose, and grow into stronger versions of themselves.
Our programmes are the engine of that transformation — and now we’re seeking a Head of Programmes to guide, shape, and elevate them.
Why This Role Matters
Every breakthrough moment a man experiences in MINDSET — the shift in confidence, the sense of belonging, the spark of purpose — begins inside a programme that has been thoughtfully designed, well‑run, and grounded in our mission.
As Head of Programmes, you will oversee the development, delivery, and evolution of the programmes that make this impact possible. Your leadership will ensure that every man who joins MINDSET encounters something meaningful, structured, and genuinely life‑changing.
This is a founding leadership role — you will help define the programme identity of MINDSET for years to come.
What You’ll Lead
As our Head of Programmes, you will:
Oversee all MINDSET programmes, ensuring quality, consistency, and impact
Manage and support programme leads, facilitators, and volunteers
Shape the structure, flow, and delivery of our flagship programmes, including:
The 12‑week Self‑Improvement Programme
The Life Coaching Programme
Future activity‑based wellbeing programmes and national challenges
Develop simple, effective systems for programme delivery and evaluation
Ensure programmes remain safe, inclusive, and aligned with MINDSET’s mission
Innovate new programme ideas that help men grow, connect, and thrive
Work closely with the CEO and leadership team to scale programmes nationally
This role is remote, flexible, and ideal for someone who wants to make a deep, lasting impact in just a few hours each week.
Who This Role Is Perfect For
You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
Passionate about men’s wellbeing, personal growth, and community
Organised, strategic, and able to see the bigger picture
Confident leading people and guiding programme teams
Someone who loves turning ideas into structured, meaningful experiences
Excited by the idea of shaping a national movement from its earliest stages
You do not need formal qualifications. You do not need clinical or therapeutic training. You simply need heart, clarity, and a desire to help men live fuller, healthier lives.
What You’ll Be Part Of
MINDSET is redefining what men’s wellbeing can look like in the UK. We’re building a movement that helps men grow through:
Challenge
Accountability
Brotherhood
Purpose
Real‑world action
Your leadership will ensure that every programme we deliver is powerful, safe, and transformative.
If you want to help shape the programmes that change men’s lives…
We’d love to hear from you. Join us and help build the programme backbone of MINDSET.
To empower men across England to take charge of their mental wellbeing and personal growth through connection, conversation, and community.
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Prison-based volunteers are the backbone of Fine Cell Work (FCW). Supported by the Fine Cell Work programmes team and by other staff at the FCW office, they teach and administer FCW stitching groups in prisons.
Prison volunteers work in teams to organise classes and teach our stitchers, as well as providing groups information to the prison and to the FCW office. The precise mix of skills will vary from prison to prison.
Volunteering in prison for Fine Cell Work requires ideally a good level of needlework skill (or a willingness to learn), some teaching experience and/or experience of working with socially-excluded groups. Volunteers must be patient and non-judgemental in order to work effectively. As a prison volunteer you will:
It is essential for volunteers to support FCW ethos, believe in rehabilitation, be an excellent teamworker, observe personal boundaries, be reliable and patient to ensure cell groups run smoothly, and have record-keeping skills and have at knowledge of tapestry/needlework. .
Volunteers work in prisons around the UK dependant on where groups are based, therefore it is requred that volunteers will be able to travel to the relevant prisons. Travel expenses will be reimbursed by the charity.
Please take some time to read the role description to find put more details about the role and what we offer to our volunteers.
At Fine Cell Work, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in FCW’s workforce.
These include applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+, and male identifying applicants as these are currently under-represented in our volunteers groups.
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Job description:
"We are looking for 10 volunteers to join our volunteer human resource programme and gain real world experience in your chosen field. While we only have 10 vacancies available through this programme, other options are available if your skills match our criteria".
About the Volunteer Programme:
The HR Programme Coordinator plays a pivotal role in driving the success of our flagship professional development initiative. This volunteering role is responsible for managing the end-to-end execution of the HR programme, ensuring seamless coordination between participants, Heads of Department (HoDs), and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will combine exceptional organizational skills with a passion for fostering professional growth, ensuring participants remain engaged and supported throughout their development journey.
Key Responsibilities of the sucessful volunteer:
Programme Management
Participant Support & Progress Tracking
Coordination & Communication
Engagement & Feedback
Reporting
Required Skills of a successful volunteer:
Preferred but not essential:
Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer
Benefits:
Work from home
Application question(s):
Work Location: Remote
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Position Overview:
The Programme Coordinator provides critical administrative and logistical support to ensure the smooth operation of the employability and skills development programme. As the first point of contact for participants, this role focuses on managing inquiries, maintaining records, coordinating schedules, and facilitating seamless communication between participants, trainers, and stakeholders. The Programme Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring participants feel supported and programme activities are delivered efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
Participant Engagement & Support:
Serve as the primary contact for participants, responding to inquiries via phone, email, or in person, and providing guidance on programme logistics, enrollment, and resources.
Manage participant registration, onboarding, and attendance tracking for workshops, training sessions, and events.
Administrative Coordination:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date participant records, including personal details, progress updates, and post-programme employment outcomes, ensuring compliance with data protection policies.
Schedule and coordinate meetings, training sessions, and stakeholder events, including room bookings, material preparation, and calendar management.
Documentation & Reporting:
Prepare and distribute programme-related materials, such as handbooks, training agendas, and certificates of completion.
Assist in compiling data for reports on participant engagement, attendance, and feedback to support programme evaluation.
Logistics & Communication:
Manage programme logistics, including training materials, technology setups, and participant resources.
Draft and send routine communications (e.g., reminders, updates) to participants, trainers, and partners.
Compliance & Record-Keeping:
Ensure all participant files and programme documentation adhere to organisational policies and grant requirements.
Support audit processes by maintaining organised participant consent forms, evaluations, and feedback records.
Required Qualifications:
Education: A high school diploma is required; an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in administration, communications, social sciences, or a related field is preferred.
Experience:
1–2 years in administrative support, customer service, or programme coordination, preferably in education, non-profits, or workforce development.
Experience managing high-volume inquiries and maintaining detailed records.
Skills:
Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a customer-service-oriented approach.
Proficiency in Google products (Forms, Docs, Sheets, Slides) and familiarity with databases or CRM systems.
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in data entry and reporting.
The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK is a 16-week UNPAID opportunity that requires a minimum commitment of 12 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
QUILOMBO UK is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment that values diversity and promotes equality for all employees. As part of our commitment to upholding these principles, we adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Equality Act 2010. We firmly believe in creating a workplace where all individuals are respected and treated fairly. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.
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Position Overview:
The Programme Specialist is critical in supporting the delivery of a high-impact employability and skills development programme. Working under the guidance of the Programme Lead, this position focuses on coordinating projects, managing participant engagement, and ensuring the smooth execution of training initiatives, mentorship activities, and job placement efforts. The Programme Specialist directly empowers individuals to achieve workforce readiness and sustainable employment.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Coordination:
Assist in managing day-to-day activities of the programme, including onboarding, skills assessments, and skills development of participants.
Track progress against programme milestones (e.g., participant enrollment and completion rates) and flag delays to the Programme Lead.
Participant Support:
Serve as a primary point of contact for participants, addressing inquiries and providing guidance on programme resources, training modules, and job search tools.
Maintain accurate participant records, including attendance, skill assessments, and post-program outcomes.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Support the Programme Lead in building relationships with internal stakeholders.
Data Management & Reporting:
Collect and analyse data on participant progress, employment outcomes, and programme effectiveness using CRM systems or databases.
Prepare regular reports for the Programme Lead to inform decision-making and demonstrate impact to funders/stakeholders.
Logistics & Compliance:
Manage programme materials, including training resources, digital platforms, and participant handbooks.
Ensure compliance with programme guidelines, confidentiality policies, and grant reporting requirements.
Continuous Improvement:
Gather feedback from participants and partners to identify opportunities to enhance programme delivery.
Support the implementation of new tools or processes to improve efficiency and participant satisfaction.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Education, Human Resources, or a related field.
Experience:
1–3 years in programme coordination, workforce development, adult education, or a similar role.
Experience working with diverse populations, including youth, underserved communities, or career changers.
Skills:
Strong organisational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail.
Proficiency in Google products (Forms, Sheets, Docs, Slides) and familiarity with CRM tools.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging participants and stakeholders.
Basic data analysis and reporting capabilities.
The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK is a 16-week UNPAID opportunity that requires a minimum commitment of 12 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
QUILOMBO UK is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment that values diversity and promotes equality for all employees. As part of our commitment to upholding these principles, we adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Equality Act 2010. We firmly believe in creating a workplace where all individuals are respected and treated fairly. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.
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Are you passionate about creating transformative learning experiences that empower individuals and communities?
Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C. is seeking a skilled Instructional Designer to join our founding volunteer team. This role is central to designing, structuring and delivering educational programmes that support survivors, young people and marginalised communities to access knowledge, develop skills and achieve personal and collective growth.
Purpose of the role:
The Volunteer Instructional Designer supports our mission by designing engaging, effective and learner-centred educational materials. In this role, you will collaborate with subject matter experts, program staff and other volunteers to transform ideas and content into structured learning experiences that are accessible, inclusive and impactful.
About the Role:
As Instructional Designer, you will work closely with the Membership Director, Book Club Coordinator, and Social & Digital Media Education Lead to develop structured learning pathways, modules, and resources for our membership programmes. Your work will ensure that all learning experiences are engaging, accessible, and aligned with our anti-capitalist, community-driven, and survivor-centred mission. This is a hands-on, impactful role combining strategy, creativity, and operational delivery.
Experience Qualification and Requirements
Essential Technical Competencies:
Desirable / Can Be Developed:
Qualifications:
Main Responsibilities/ Key Duties
What This Role Offers You:
What This Role Is Not For:
Next Steps
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to
A Final Word
Design learning turns knowledge into action. Shapes the path from curiosity to competence.
If you know that: Education is the bridge between knowledge and action.A bridge between knowing and doing
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Overall Responsibility for Coordinating the service delivery and impact measurement of a chosen charity project on a day-to-day basis.
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be instrumental in the growth and development of a fast-growing women & children’s charity. We are looking for someone to be an integral part of our team by ‘masterminding’ all aspects of running a chosen community project.
With your positive approach, you will enjoy working proactively and have the ability to juggle multiple tasks and respond to the day to day needs of the programme. You will be a confident communicator with the ability to build rapport and get conversations going with a wide range of people. You will lead and coordinate a team of volunteers in the implementation and provision of a responsive, high quality and service user-focused project.
Please find full Job description and Person Specification Attached.
To be a lifeline for disadvantaged women, children & families, supporting & empowering them to overcome barriers & increase the quality of their life



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About QuilomboUK
QuilomboUK is a trailblazing organisation dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion (D&I), and social justice. Rooted in a People First philosophy, we empower individuals and teams to drive systemic change through equitable learning and growth opportunities. Join us to shape a culture where lifelong learning and inclusive leadership thrive.
Role Overview
As the LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT Manager, you will lead the design and delivery of impactful learning programs that align with QuilomboUK’s mission and strategic goals. You’ll develop leadership curricula, create engaging instructional materials, oversee induction training, and continuously refine L&D initiatives based on feedback and data. This role is ideal for a creative, data-driven professional passionate about fostering inclusive leadership and equipping teams with the skills to advance social justice.
Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership Development & Training
Instructional Design & Content Development
AI-Enhanced Instructional Design
Onboarding & Integration
Training Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
D&I Integration
Qualifications
Personal Attributes
Why Join QuilomboUK?
The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK is a 16-week UNPAID opportunity that requires a minimum commitment of 12 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
QUILOMBO UK is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment that values diversity and promotes equality for all employees. As part of our commitment to upholding these principles, we adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Equality Act 2010. We firmly believe in creating a workplace where all individuals are respected and treated fairly. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.
Empower growth. Ignite change. #LearningForJustice #InclusiveLeadership #PeopleFirst
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A great opportunity to play a role at an exciting stage of LRC’s growth!In 2025, the charity set-up a CRM system - after initial configuration, we now need a volunteer to help operationalise and is used optimally to achieve LRC’s goals.
In 2025, the charity set-up a CRM system using CiviPlus, a CRM system specific to the not-for-profit sector. We already have a technical volunteer who has helped with initial system configuration and can provide ongoing technical support.
The Lyme Resource Centre (LRC) is a charity with a mission to minimise risk of Lyme disease whilst enjoying the outdoors, by educating the public and healthcare professionals about ticks and Lyme disease.
The charity has grown significantly over the past couple of years, and is now looking for volunteers to help with its next phase of evolution.
Aiming to minimise risk of Lyme disease whilst enjoying the outdoors, by educating the public & health professionals about ticks & Lyme disease
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Are you passionate about sustainability? Do you want to make a real impact on household carbon footprints and promote sustainable living? Can you help us crowdsource our innovative E-Save app and outreach programme?
What will you be doing?
To support delivery of the E‑Save app, you’ll help recruit, support and coordinate our growing UK‑based volunteer community. You’ll provide administrative oversight for current volunteers, support ongoing recruitment, and help develop volunteer and HR processes.
Over time, you’ll contribute to policies, engagement programmes, crowd‑sourcing initiatives, and local pilot volunteers.
What are we looking for?
We’re looking for UK‑based volunteers with experience in HR, volunteer management, or people operations. You’ll help lead volunteer recruitment, onboarding and training; develop HR and volunteer policies; support engagement and wellbeing; and maintain confidential records.
You’ll need strong organisational and interpersonal skills, knowledge of safeguarding and data protection, and the ability to support a diverse, remote volunteer team.
What difference will you make?
You will lead and/or support the volunteer recruitment and engagement needed to sustain and grow the organisation, and develop the network of experts and contributors that will power E-Save.
You will be at the forefront of innovation, bringing climate action into people’s homes across the UK, making sustainable living part of everyday life.
Empowering people to live and work sustainably. We inform, inspire and enable people to take practical action on climate change and the environment.
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Gift of Friendship Programme Volunteer Befriender
Background
Age UK Croydon has received a generous donation from The Julia Rausing Trust as part of its wider partnership with Age UK, the national charity, to help fund its crucial friendship services that support older people in the local area.
This ‘Gift of Friendship’ from the Trust aims to help older people experiencing loneliness and isolation. Loneliness often stems from factors like bereavement, living alone and declining health. Loss of mobility or senses can leave many older people feeling disconnected, while financial worries can increase existing feelings of isolation. This can have serious consequences, undermining resilience and increasing risk of physical and mental illness.
Volunteers Befrienders are offering support and company to people who may need that extra confidence to attend a local activity in Croydon. You could accompany someone to a local lunch group or activity or even just going with them to a park for a nice walk. They build relationships in the process, which enable meaningful conversations and help to identify support needs and other services and activities that will help maintain their clients’ mental health. A key aim of the role is to support people with achieving their goals to live a happier life, accompany them, and build their confidence back to get out into the community and feel more independent.
Commitment
Minimum of 6 months from start of the GoF Befriending match, includes:
· 30-minute informal interview.
· Willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
· 1-hour core induction.
· Mandatory training sessions.
· Up to 1-2 hours a week engagement with your befriendee
· Weekly accurate records of interactions with your befriendee
· Regular check-in calls with Befriending Coordinator
Purpose of Role
Staff will assess the client and you will be given their profile and a support plan. Core tasks will include:
· Weekly companionship contact in person.
· Encouraging and accompanying to visits to other social events and activities in the local area e.g., a walk, GP, an IT class.
· Spotting additional needs and identifying services and activities to address these.
· Submitting a weekly report on the contact to include contact type, signposting and any concerns.
Support Provided
Co-ordinator/Manager.
· Join and participate in peer support groups and meet other volunteers to share experiences and good practice.
Skills and attributes Required
· Good communication with a friendly approachable manner
· Solution focused.
· Comfortable working alone.
· Good record keeping.
· Good listening skills
· Reliable and committed to do at least 1 visit a week for the committed period.
· Applicants must be over the age of 18.
· Basic IT skills may be required depending on client’s needs.
Benefits
· Learn new skills.
· Enhance career prospects.
· Meet people.
· Make a difference.
· Gain confidence
· Travel expenses and hot drinks reimbursed
· Social and celebration events
· Exclusive invites to join and support community projects
Our mission is to reach, involve, support and connect people so they can age well in Croydon.
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