Volunteer Activities Support

About the service St. Joseph's provides residential care and support for adults with an acquired brain injury, a neurological disorder and or a physical disability. The service is staffed 24 hours a day. A senior member of staff is on duty at all times. The purpose built facility set in its own grounds, complete with its own landscaped gardens. Service users are encouraged and supported to follow their own interests, including activities outside the home.

Purpose of the role We are looking for Activities volunteers to work with a named member of staff to develop a regular timetable of activities which will run at St Joseph. You will help to set up new activities, deliver sessions and engage service users to get the most out of the activities. To support service users with a range of activities led by staff.

The activities may include arts and crafts, card making, sewing, playing board games, bingo, quizzes, arm chair exercises, card games, chess coffee mornings, and any other ideas you may bring with you. This is a great opportunity to take part in fun and interesting activities, meet new people, and engage with people in the local community to help reduce loneliness.

Suggested Time Commitment: We would recommend a time commitment of 2 hours per week. The service is open Monday to Sunday and staffed 24 hours a day

Volunteer Duties

To work with the named member of staff to develop a regular timetable of activities for service users to access.

To assist the staff to promote the activities to service users and their families.

To set up the activity space, including organising any necessary materials and equipment, and clearing up at the end.

To run and lead the sessions.

Support service users to engage in the activity and encourage participation.

Develop and support service users existing skills and confidence levels.

Support on day trips

Qualities

Friendly and reliable