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Service Support Volunteer

Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation

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HCEO is a vibrant, welcoming Centre for older people in Hackney offering a whole range of social & cultural activities, exercise classes, a dementia memory wellbeing group and advocacy support. HCEO has a committed team of volunteers to assist us in providing high quality services, but as demand for our services grow, we are looking for more help to cover the following:

- morning welcome - greeting the members as they arrive, checking them in and getting them settled
- befriending - spending time with the members during the day, chatting and checking on them
- lunch service support - helping to set up tables, serving refreshments and lunch to members and clearing up.
- kitchen support - helping in the kitchen, which could include assisting in the preparation of lunch and the washing up after.
- activity support - assisting with activities including arts & crafts, music & movement, games, quizzes.

Entertainment,Music,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Catering,Community Work,General and Helping

Essential Skills - an understanding of the needs and issues facing older people - a patient, empathetic and thoughtful approach - good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen - an understanding of appropriate personal and professional conduct - an understanding of safety in the work place Desirable skills - Experience working or volunteering alongside older people - Experience working or volunteering with groups of people in organised activities - Experience working in an environment where meals are served

HCEO offers relevant training to its volunteers as required, there is a management and support structure in place to help volunteers learn and develop within their role and we provide references or testimonials. We also cover travel expenses and provide lunch.

Approx 3 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months

Further location details may be provided below.

Kim Britten

39 Leswin Road, Stoke Newington, Hackney

N16 7NX

Off Brooke Road. Near to the old fire station in Leswin road. A three minute walk from the 393, 106 and 73 bus stop in Brooke road and 149, 243, 76, 67 & 276 bus stop in Stoke Newington High road.

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