Housing Volunteer - Activities and Events (ART CLUB & COOKING SKILLS))

Housing Volunteer - Activities and Events (ART CLUB & COOKING SKILLS))

Long term role · 1–2 hrs/Week
Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Community & familyFaith-basedWellbeing
Share Opportunity
One YMCA
#83604
Scan me or visit www.govolherts.org.uk/o/One-YMCA/opportunities/Housing-Volunteer---Activities-and-Events-ART-CLUB--COOKING-SKILLS/83604 to join

Contact person

Summary

We would welcome talented volunteers to share their skills with our residents by designing, planning and promoting a range of activities.

Detailed description

At the Watford site we would welcome support with our Art Club that runs Thursdays at 3pm or a Cooking Skills session for our 16 to 18 year olds.

However we welcome volunteers who would like to deliver any other activity named below.


These may include but are not limited to:

•       Basic IT sessions

•       Karaoke/Quiz nights

•       Cooking/Baking classes

•       Themed nights including arts & crafts

•       Sewing/textiles/clothes making

•       Pamper sessions/haircuts/manicures

•       Outings – to the beach, zoo or local parks and forests

•       Supporting with current or planning future events at the hostel or in the community

We also welcome those who are undertaking any local college courses e.g. haircuts, health and beauty, and would like to put their skills into practice


You will need:

·       Be a good listener with the ability to show empathy

·       Good knowledge and practical skillset in activity that is to be delivered

·       Passionate about working with people from diverse backgrounds

·       Willing to work with challenging people and situations

·       Good communication skills in English; in person & over the phone

·       Reliable, punctual, organised and able to maintain confidentiality

·       A willingness to learn new things and get stuck in

·       Ability to work as part of a team and attend team meetings

·       Working knowledge of local support agencies and IT packages

·       Previous experience of providing support in similar capacity would be ideal

·       Respect the Christian ethos of the YMCA and uphold its values

 

What we will provide:

  • A full induction to the service and specific site will be provided 
  • Online e-learning 
  • Ongoing support and regular 1:1 meetings with your line-manager 
  • Team meetings and social events

 

Please note:

You will be required to undergo a DBS check

Two references may be undertaken prior to start

What volunteers need😇 Disclosure and Barring Service

What we will provide to volunteers

💸 Reimbursement of costs

Getting there

Share Opportunity

About One YMCA

Our organisation offers a diverse range of services, programmes and initiatives in order to support our local communities to belong, contribute and thrive.
We deliver a range of programmes and services that tackle the issues facing local people such as homelessness, family support and wellbeing. We offer opportunities for young people, from apprenticeships to work experience and childcare to youth clubs.
We work with all ages, faiths and backgrounds, as part of a global network of 14,000 YMCAs.
We have served the communities in Hertfordshire for 135 years and we reach 1000’s of people each day.