Are you passionate about helping others and making a positive impact in your local community? We're looking for compassionate and dedicated volunteers to support older people in engaging with a variety of activities and accessing their local community.
Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.
As a Community Volunteer, you will play a key role in helping older individuals maintain their independence, social connections, and well-being by encouraging participation in local activities, and providing companionship.
What We're Looking For:
- A friendly and approachable attitude with a genuine interest in supporting older people.
Empathy and patience, with an understanding of the challenges that older people may face
- Reliability and commitment to the role
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals of all backgrounds
- A willingness to undertake an informal induction and any relevant training provided
- No prior experience is necessary, but a positive, can-do attitude is essential! What You'll Gain:
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people
- Experience in community engagement and supporting vulnerable individuals
- Training and development to enhance your skills in supporting older adults
- A reference upon successful completion of your volunteering
- The satisfaction of knowing you're helping to combat loneliness and isolation in your community! This role provides support to individuals at one of our two of our Extra Care services in Barnsley, with one service based in Royston and the other in Hoyland.
Volunteer Duties:
- Engage in friendly conversation, building rapport and offering companionship
- Help older individuals stay connected with their community and reduce social isolation
- Support with light administration tasks, if required (e.g., assisting with booking activities, gathering feedback)
- Report any safeguarding concerns to Creative Support staff members
- Understand and work within Creative Support Policies and procedures, respecting boundaries
- Attend regular supervisions with your allocated volunteer supervisor and complete any training provided Hours: Flexible Days and Times At Creative Support, we are passionate about developing our people.
Through our award-winning Creative Academy, we provide high-quality training and career development opportunities to help colleagues reach their full potential, regardless of their starting point or role. xrnqpay
As an Investors in People Platinum organisation and an approved centre for nationally recognised qualifications, we are committed to supporting learning, growth and long-term career progression.
Community Volunteer in Barnsley employer: Confidential
As a leading employer in the data centre operations sector, we offer an exceptional work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and accountability, while our commitment to safety and operational excellence ensures that you will be part of a team that values your contributions. With opportunities for international travel and the chance to lead critical operations across the EMEA region, this role provides a unique platform for impactful leadership and career advancement.
