Nursing Volunteer Roles
Role: Support at the drop-in centre on either a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday (12.30-4.30pm) or a Friday (either 10-1pm or 1-4.00pm), either weekly or fortnightly.
We also have a selection of other days open for volunteer opportunitities.
Purpose: To support adults with a learning disability and/or autism in a social situation to increase confidence and self-esteem, to build independence and to reduce social isolation.
Activities: We provide a range of activities that our members can choose to be involved with, or simply attend to socialise with friends. Volunteers and staff are there to provide support where needed. Please note that this is not a support role and that members who need extra care will attend sessions with their own support/care workers.
Examples of Activities:
- Encourage and support individuals to access and/or engage with activities
- Help facilitate arts and crafts, quizzes, bingo, and other games and activities
- Encourage independence and social skills amongst members by engaging and socialising with them (in accordance with The Hive’s boundaries policy)
- Help in the kitchen to provide refreshments (teas and coffees) as needed
Skills Required: Skills in listening and the ability to communicate with diverse types of people are essential. Patience, enthusiasm, and a non-judgemental mindset are a must. Experience with learning disabilities and/or autism is not a requirement, and full training will be provided to new volunteers.
Hours and Timescale: One session at the drop-in either weekly or fortnightly,, ideally for a minimum of six months. Flexible volunteering can be offered; however, it is essential that volunteers attend sessions that they are scheduled for and notify the session leader if they are unable to attend. This is to ensure the safe running of the drop-in.
Supervision: Volunteers will be supported by their Session Leader, who will provide informal supervision on a regular basis. The Volunteer Coordinator can always be contacted via email if there are any issues.
Benefits: All volunteers receive induction and awareness training on learning disabilities and autism within the first three months of volunteering and have the option to attend additional training offered by The Hive. Full liability insurance is in place. Mileage and out-of-pocket expenses can be claimed if needed. A work record will be kept for each volunteer so that we are able to provide references if requested. Social events, such as skittles, are held regularly for volunteers.
Size: 6 - 10
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are the people who create Revitalising breaks, holidays and experiences for disabled people and carers – everything you’d expect from a holiday backed up with excellent care.
Our essential short breaks can be life-changing, not only providing respite from the challenges of everyday life but boosting wellbeing, rejuvenating relationships and bringing disabled people and carers closer together. Without Revitalise, some time away from the challenges of everyday life would simply be out of reach for many disabled people and their families.
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Purpose of the volunteer role
· To build relationships with guests and be a vital part of their holiday experience.
· To help ensure that every guest has a great time during their stay by supporting them to make the most of the available activities, entertainments and excursions.
Specific tasks
· Providing social support to guests: holding conversations with them and offering companionship.
· Assisting with the running of activities and entertainments in the holiday centre.
· Going out on excursions with guests and supporting them to make the most of these.
· Assisting with eating and drinking, except for guests with complex needs.
· Informing paid staff of any requests for support and care.
Other requirements
You will be required to:
· Read and follow the Volunteers Code of Conduct.
· Attend all induction and any other mandatory training.
· Immediately report to a manager:
o any incidents or allegations of abuse of guests
o any safety or other concerns
· Promote inclusive and anti-discriminatory practice with guests, staff and other volunteers.
Person Specification
You will need to meet the following requirements:
· A genuine interest in relating to and supporting people with disabilities.
· Willing and able to follow instructions.
· Reliable and a good time-keeper.
· Committed to diversity and inclusion and treating everybody with respect.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.