Housekeeping Assistant Volunteer

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What is a Housekeeping Assistant Volunteer?

Our Housekeeping Volunteers assist the team in promoting and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness across the hospice.

This is an integral role that requires enthusiasm, dedication and lots of energy.

By following clear cleaning regimes across our communal areas, offices and family areas, you will help to create a vibrant atmosphere where our babies, children, young people and their families can enjoy and make those special memories!

What\’s involved?

• Cleaning and Maintenance: Perform routine cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and sanitizing surfaces in communal areas, restrooms, and workspaces.
• Restocking Supplies: Ensure that cleaning supplies, toiletries, and other essentials are adequately stocked in restrooms, kitchens, and other areas as needed.
• Waste Management: Empty room bins and dispose of waste appropriately, including recycling when necessary.
• Laundry Assistance: Assist with laundry duties, such as washing, drying, folding, and distributing linens, towels, and other items.
• Reporting Issues: Identify and report any maintenance needs or safety hazards to the appropriate staff member.
• Supporting Events: Assist with setting up and cleaning after events or meetings, including arranging furniture, cleaning surfaces, and ensuring that spaces are ready for use.
• Adhering to Safety Procedures: Follow all health and safety guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, and ensure compliance with organisational policies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with staff and other volunteers to ensure that all housekeeping tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

What’s in it for you?

• Contribute to a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all visitors, staff, and volunteers.
• Gain experience in housekeeping and facility management.
• Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Get involved with other Derian House volunteers at our events.
• Uniform provided
• Free lunch provided on site

This Role Will Suit People Who…

• Attention to Detail: Ability to perform cleaning tasks thoroughly and efficiently.
• Physical Stamina: Capable of performing physically demanding tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods (physical requirements can be adjusted based on volunteer capability).
• Reliability: Punctual and committed to scheduled volunteer shifts.
• Positive Attitude: A friendly and cooperative demeanor.
• Teamwork: Ability to work well with others in a collaborative environment.

We really value honesty, integrity and reliability in our volunteers and staff and in return we will do our best to provide you with a rewarding volunteer experience

Time Commitment:

A weekly commitment (min of 4hrs) across seven days a week – times/days to be agreed at interview

Training Requirements:

Full site induction & mandatory annual training will be provided

Expenses:

Free lunch on site provided

Age Restrictions:

Volunteers must be aged 18yrs plus

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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