Support Volunteer

Volunteers required to provide support, encouragement, practical assistance and supervision to service users/members with additional support needs (e.g. dementia) to enable them to participate in a range of activities within the shed. These include woodwork, fishkeeping and horticulture.    You will be required to work with and under the supervision of the group leader/s to form part of a team.  The ability to work alone will also be a useful asset.  Help will be available at all times.  

Skills

Experience of supporting people advantageous.  Practical skills in woodwork, horticulture and/or fishkeeping also desirable (but not essential) Volunteers must be responsible, patient and caring.


Details

  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
    No taxi fares
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

Application Process

  • References

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 20/01/2022

End Date: 31/05/2028

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Afternoon Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Availability Details

Long & short term opportunities available.


Location

Whins Wood
Halifax Road
Keighley
West Yorkshire
BD21 5HW


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