Wellbeing Group Host Volunteer Required at Billericay and Brentwood Groups

This is a Wellbeing group for unpaid carers, that meets face 2 face once a month.  It is a Cuppa & Chat group that meets every month.

You do not have to volunteer for both locations as each group are separate. Please say which location you are interested in when applying.

 

Wellbeing Group Host Volunteer Required

 

Billericay Cuppa and Chat

11am - 12:30pm

Reading Rooms, 73 High Street, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9AS

On the 3rd Monday of the month

 

Wellbeing Group Host Volunteer Required

 

Brentwood Drop in and Chat

2:30pm - 4pm

Merrymeade House, Merrymeade Chase, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9BG

On the last Tuesday of the month

Duties:

• To welcome carers as they arrive at the group
• To offer emotional support and a listening ear
• To feedback any relevant information from the group to the CSA via email/face to face 
• To assist with refreshments and setting up of venue
• To help with clearing up and cleaning of venue
• To attend regular reviews/supervisions as agreed
• To attend training as required e.g. safeguarding and GDPR

What skills do I need?

• Active listening
• Working within boundaries
• Making tea/coffee as requested 

What we ask you to do:

• Engage with Carers at the Group
• Be committed to Carers First Equality and Diversity policy
• Undertake a DBS check

 

What we will do:

• We will contribute to travel expenses
• Offer training
• Arrange the DBS check

Interests

• Disability
• Health and Social Care
• Mental Health
• Older People

Activities

• Creativity
• General Helping
• Local Events
• Supporting Charities