Activities Volunteer

Voluntary basis. Part‑time. Preferred hours per week/time commitment:
Various times and days available.

Location:

Ashton‑Under‑Lyne, Tameside, Greater Manchester, UK.

We have three extra care supported living services for older people with additional needs in the Ashton‑Under‑Lyne area. We are looking for creative volunteers to set up and run activity groups across our three services in line with Service User interests.

As part of your role you will ensure that service users are included in deciding the types of crafts and activities they would like to explore, and will plan and prepare for the sessions in advance to make sure that the materials and equipment are ready for each session. The sessions could be board games, arts and crafts, bingo, etc. You will reach out to service users to promote the activities including times and dates, and encourage people to attend.

You will also ensure that the materials are tidied away and the space is left clean and tidy at the end of each session. This role is a great way to gain experience of a group facilitation role.

As a volunteer with Creative Support we offer training for your role, access to a volunteer supervisor, an induction, a monthly volunteer newsletter, and an online volunteer’s peer support group.

• Setting up for the activity, moving tables and chairs if necessary.
• Assisting with the activity.
• Coming up with ideas for new sessions.
• Making refreshments.
• Clearing away at the end of the session.
• Helping to promote the sessions to service users.
• Understanding and working within Creative Support policies and procedures including boundaries.

To apply download our volunteer application form. Application Form 2022 - Volunteer Application Form 2022 - Volunteer.