Day Centre Volunteer (Friday AM)
DENS
Providing a safe, welcoming environment where people feel valued and supported
What you will be doing: • Providing our clients with a friendly face and a listening ear, asking about their day • Deferring to staff when clients need advice or support beyond your remit • Serving meals and hot drinks to clients • Keeping the kitchen and client area clean and tidy – washing up, wiping surfaces, sweeping and moping the floor. • Ad hoc admin tasks as and when required • Sorting and putting away deliveries from our foodbank • Sorting donations of clothing, toiletries and other items • Remaining vigilant, alerting staff to any concerning behaviour or conversations
Advice, Information & Support,Caring,General and Helping,Listening & supporting
Customer Service, Listening & Supporting
Be over the age of 21 (for insurance purposes) Be willing to undertake a Standard DBS check Willing to follow DENS policies & procedures e.g. data protection, safeguarding, H&S Understanding of H&S and food safety guidelines (training provided) Reliable and committed Be an ambassador for DENS in the community Able to maintain professional boundaries Able to work as part of a team and use your initiative Good communication and interpersonal skills
A sense of purpose and pride in helping your community. New friendships and a supportive environment. Practical skills in teamwork, food handling, and supporting vulnerable adults.
One morning a week
HP1 1HT
The Bury Lodge 1 Queensway Hemel Hempstead HP1 1HT
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