Volunteer Group Support

The Independence and Wellbeing Team is part of Portsmouth City Council Adult Social Care. We support adults to stay independent in the community and improve their wellbeing.

The Independence and Wellbeing Team runs a social club, \"Diversi-Tea Lounge\" for adults to prevent loneliness and isolation and provide a space for people to socialise and get information about services. The group runs on a weekly basis in a local community centre. At the group meetings, there is time to have a tea, coffee and a chat and we usually have different activities, including lunch club, arts and crafts, quizzes and games and guest speakers.

Tasks of the volunteer group coordinator include:

-       Set up the room for the group & tidy up afterwards

-       Group facilitation: make participants feel welcome, participants register, make cups of tea and coffee, for the lunch club lay the table and clear up afterwards

-       Work with community development officer in Independence and Wellbeing team to coordinate and develop the group

About the organisation

Abilities for Life aims to provide social opportunities and skills development for people with disabilities aged 11-65 years. These aims are achieved by the following:
Running weekly groups; providing worthwhile and enjoyable activities; allowing the participants to practice skills; providing an opportunity to make friends and for lessening social isolation; helping the individuals to build confidence and self-esteem; and providing a short break for parents and carers.

Process:

You will need an account to register your interest for this role. Once you have registered your interest you will receive an automatic email with next steps. If you have not received this in a couple of hours, please do get in touch as it may not have registered (volunteering@hiveportsmouth.org.uk). 

You will need to respond to the "Criteria Check" email to progress with this role. 

Please check your junk email folder in case any emails end up there.  Friendly reminder that the charities/organisations emails may end up here too. 

Don't forget you can add up any volunteering hours as part of Team 100 Opportunity - Hive Portsmouth or part of the Donate 100 things challenge Opportunity

Skills

•       Very good communication and interpersonal skills
•        Intercultural competence, ability to relate to people from different cultures
•        Ability to set up the room and tidy away afterwards