Bentham Lunch Group Support - Closing date Wednesday 10 Feb 2021
Qualities required:
o Be well organised/good administrator
o Be able to be a point of reference at the event
o Be a good communicator
o Be a good listener
o Be empathetic
o Be non-judgemental
o Be reliable
o Be committed to the role
o Be able to work as part of a team
Support provided:
o Supported and supervised by a named Carers’ Resource staff member
o Induction to Carers’ Resource
o Guidance and ongoing support
Time Commitment: Ringing around time in advance of the lunch (can be done at home or from the Carers’ Resource office)
Alternate monthly attendance at the group usually:
Mondays 11.45am – 2.15pm
Tasks you may be responsible for :
o Contacting the group members to remind them of the date of the next event – arriving early and setting up the room
o Welcoming group members
o Supporting the carers to take part in the session
o Completing paperwork – who has attended
o Communicating with group members on a regular basis
o referring specific carer queries to appropriate locality worker
Expenses: Agreed expenses will be reimbursed
Benefits of volunteering:
o Increased knowledge of issues experienced by carers
o Enhance career prospects
o Gain skills and experience
o Work as part of a team
o Further volunteer opportunities with Carers’ Resource
o Developing Friendships