Long-term Commitment

Overview

Districts: Farnworth

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

Time Of Day: Weekday Afternoons

Where Is The Opportunity Located?: Indoor

Opportunity Role Type: Older people

Requirements: Other

Wheelchair Access?: Yes

Full Description: Age UK Bolton runs a monthly Friendship Cafe at our Ageing Well Centre. This event provides a valuable resource for older people in the local community. The role will involve providing general help, including setting tables, welcoming clients as they arrive, serving hot drinks, clearing up at the end, and in addition booking guest speakers, ringing clients up booking them on beforehand, booing ring and ride and creating the activities for the group.

Responsibilities

• Setting up the room and tables, putting out craft materials and equipment etc
• Sourcing any materials we might need
• Chatting to clients, encouraging them to attend and return
• Helping people with Ring and Ride bookings
• Ringing clients in advance and booking them on each month
• Making cups of tea / coffee and putting out refreshments
• Tidying up
• Booking guest speakers, arranging activities for the group

What we're looking for

• An open-minded approach to individuals, avoiding judgement and stereotyping.
• A liking for and interest in working with older people
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Willingness to attend training and other events and to be able to commit to regular volunteering hours

Time required

One day per month on a Thursday, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete and return the application form which be found on our website here

If you would prefer to complete a paper copy of the form, please contact our office on .