Open Door Volunteer Host

Location: Blurton East, Blurton West and Newstead, Broadway and Longton East, Dresden and Florence, Hanford and Trentham, Hollybush and Longton West, Meir Hay, Meir North, Meir Park, Meir South, Sandford Hill, Weston Coyney

Area of interest: Heritage, Culture, and Arts Based Roles, Supporting Adults

Number of Volunteers required: 4

Open Door Volunteer Host

Organisation: Urban Wilderness CIC

About the Role

Urban Wilderness CIC is offering a short term volunteer opportunity to support its Open Door Community Lounge sessions, held on Tuesday mornings during term time. These sessions provide a welcoming space for the community and are supported by Adult Social Care.

What You'll Do

You will help set up the space by moving tables and chairs, prepare and serve refreshments, provide customer service to attendees and assist with basic administrative tasks. The role involves working with members of the public, including individuals who may be vulnerable.

Skills and Attributes

You should be friendly, approachable and willing to help in a practical, hands on environment. Good communication skills and a positive attitude are important, along with the ability to work as part of a team and support a welcoming atmosphere.

Benefits to You

You will receive training in customer service, along with a Food Hygiene Certificate and DBS Certificate. This role also offers an introduction to Urban Wilderness and the Community Lounge, and the opportunity to gain experience supporting community activities.

Training and Support

Training and guidance will be provided to support you in your role, including customer service training and information about the sessions.

Commitment

The placement runs for 6 weeks with sessions held on Tuesdays from 9:30am to 12:30pm. The role is based at Urban Wilderness CIC. Please note that there is no accessible toilet, and kitchen access requires the use of stairs. Travel costs for public transport can be claimed. If there are multiple volunteers, a rota may be introduced.

For more information, please contact us.