Volunteer Hairdresser

At Ray House, we are looking for a friendly, patient and approachable hairdresser who can visit our supported accommodation once a month to provide haircuts for both male and female clients.

Having access to regular haircuts can help clients feel more confident, improve their self-esteem and support their wellbeing. We want to offer our clients a comfortable, welcoming and inclusive experience where they feel valued, respected and able to express their individual style.

Volunteers play a key role in the provision of vital services to our clients.

Could you prevent loneliness and isolation in your community and become a befriender?

·       Do you have the skills and experience to provide haircuts for male and female clients?

·       Can you commit to visiting Ray House once a month to offer hairdressing services?

·       Can you create a friendly, relaxed and welcoming environment where clients feel comfortable?

·       Can you treat everyone with dignity, respect and understanding, recognising that each person has their own needs and preferences?

·       Are you passionate about helping people feel confident, valued and good about themselves?

If you can answer ‘yes’ to these questions, then we would love to hear from you!

Key responsibilities

Your role will include, but is not restricted to the following tasks:

·       Providing haircuts for male and female clients living at Ray House.

·       Offering a friendly, patient and non-judgemental service to all clients.

·       Listening to clients’ preferences and respecting their individual choices regarding their hair

·       Promoting confidence, self-esteem, independence and positive wellbeing through personal grooming.

·       Creating a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for clients to enjoy their haircut.

·       Being reliable, approachable and committed to providing a positive experience for everyone

Skills required

·       Qualified in cutting male & female hair

·       A non-judgemental approach

·       Good listening and communication skills

·       Reliable and trustworthy

·       Respect confidentiality

·       Be able to work on own initiative

·       Ability to build effective working relationships with clients in a non-patronising way

Volunteer recruitment and training

·       After receiving your application form, our Volunteer Coordinator will arrange to meet with you to discuss the role and to answer any questions you may have

·       We will ask for two references, and apply for an enhanced DBS check for you

·       You will complete 2-3 hours of online training