Opportunity type: Long-term Commitment
Role: Older people
District: Farnworth
Time of day: Weekday Afternoons
Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access? Yes
Location: Indoor
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. Specific responsibilities Duties will involve: * 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 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 To apply for this role, please complete and return the application form which be found on our website here https://www.ageuk.org.uk/bolton/get-involved/volunteer/volunteering-vacancies/ If you would prefer to complete a paper copy of the form, please contact our office on 01204 382411.
Requirements: Other
