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Group Facilitator Volunteer (Highbury)

Highbury, Greater London (On-site)
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary

Actively Interviewing

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Job description

Are you looking to get involved in the local community and would like to facilitate a group for people who use Hestia’s services?

There are opportunities across Hestia’s services to use your skills and talents to coordinate an activity that will bring people together, motivate and inspire people to reconnect with an old hobby or try something new for the first time. Volunteers’ provide people in our services opportunities to meet others, develop friendships and create a routine and activity to their day. Group activities could include anything from art, music, creative writing to leading a discussion and peer support group.

What you will be doing

  • Work alongside staff to support people in our service or accessing one of our drop-in sessions to plan, facilitate and evaluate group activities.
  • To design session plans and collaborate with people using the services to be involved in the designing and planning of the session.
  • Holding conversations with people using the service, checking in on their wellbeing and providing a listening ear/friendly face.
  • Encourage group members to participate in a group activity.
  • Opportunities to deliver activities alongside the staff team and other volunteers.
  • To assist with ad hoc and administrative tasks to support the running of the group.

The skills you need

  • Knowledge and experience of working with people with varying backgrounds and needs
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation.
  • Calm and patient approach

What's in it for you

  • Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
  • Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
  • Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun
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Hestia View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 0

We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.

Posted on: 26 September 2024
Closing date: 25 December 2024 at 05:30
Tags: Social Care / Development, Social / Support Work