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.
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. 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. TPBN1_UKTJ
Community Volunteer in London employer: Creative Support
Creative Support is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering comprehensive training through the award-winning Creative Academy and opportunities for career progression. With a strong commitment to inclusivity and a supportive work culture, employees benefit from a range of perks including a probationary bonus, pension contributions, and generous annual leave. Located in the UK, our passionate team works collaboratively to ensure high standards of quality assurance in social care, making it a rewarding place to contribute to meaningful change.
