Volunteer Pathways Assistant

HopeWorks

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Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Community Work,Practical Work & DIY,Building & Construction

Building & Maintenance, Carpentry, Good IT Skills, Organising & Planning

This role requires; Strong English language and literacy skills. Ability to be calm under pressure, reliable and trustworthy. Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills. Good time management, organisational and planning skills. Ability to empower others and encourage their growth in self-worth, confidence, and skills. Ability to work as part of a team. An understanding for people struggling with chaotic lifestyles, history of offending, substance misuse or mental health issues. Ability to form and promote positive, supportive, non-judgemental relationships with clients which acknowledge their right to make autonomous decisions and supports the individual to achieve their goals. Self-aware and able to reflect on how situations may affect them and the client Experience/training in a range of practical and professional skills that they would be keen to pass on to others

HopeWorks wishes to invest in you personally. We do so through 1-1 supervisions, and on going training. Supervisions are completed every 6-8 weeks in order to provide the opportunity to talk through successes, challenges, development/training needs, and other volunteering-related issues as they arise. HopeWorks actively encourages volunteers to attend inhouse professional training courses when possible, free of charge.

6 months minimum. 1+ session per week

Further location details may be provided below.

Olivia O'Donoghue - Volunteer Coordinator

56 Harpur Street, Bedford

MK40 2QT

Bedford Town Centre - 10 minutes walk from bus station. 20 minutes walk from train station. Nearest parking Queen Street (2 hours free), or Allhallows

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Our building is wheelchair accessible. We will seek to support volunteers with additional needs, where practicable