Group Volunteer - Helping with Activities and Social Groups

Group Volunteers aged 16+ will help at the singing and social groups or gentle exercise and social groups.  They will get involved in supporting staff with the smooth running of the group, helping deliver a safe, uplifting service to the older people who attend the groups.

Through this, the volunteer will help meet the aims of With Music in Mind in improving the lives and quality of lives of older people in the local community, reducing social isolation and loneliness, as well as improving the physical and mental wellbeing of the people who attend the groups.

What’s involved?

Volunteers may be involved in the following activities:

• Greeting group members as they arrive

• Answering questions and disseminating information

• Chatting, initiating conversation with group members - this is a key part of this volunteer role

• Supporting general mobility of group members, as needed

• Taking part in activities

• Preparing and serving hot drinks and snacks

Activities will not include:

• Toileting/ personal care

• Manual handling

• Cooking

• Handling money

There is flexibility to tailor this role to suit the individual volunteer, if required.

Social groups take place in Penarth and Barry.

Groups run on:

Tuesday afternoon, 1.30 - 4.00, Penarth
Wednesday morning, 9.30 - 12.30, Penarth

Thursday morning, 10.00 – 1.00, Barry
Friday afternoon, 2.00 – 4.30, Barry

Who is the role suitable for?

The role is ideally suited to someone who is:

• Friendly and Personable (with the ability to talk to older people without being patronising)

• Honest, Caring and Willing to ask for help when needed

What’s in it for you?

• Join a friendly team who are passionate about delivering a quality service

• Know that you are doing vital work by helping us to tackle social isolation and loneliness together

• Enjoy the health benefits of group singing or gentle exercise

• Grow your confidence

• Learn new skills and boost your CV

• Find your place in the local community

• Volunteers have the right to ask for a reference.

Time commitment: Suggested minimum of 3 hours a week, although this is flexible.
Expenses reimbursed: Volunteers will be reimbursed for certain out-of-pocket expenses, including travel costs.
Training provided: Volunteers will be given an induction along with full training.  There will be an opportunity for the volunteer to ‘buddy up’ with an experienced staff member, until they feel confident in their role.
Selection procedures: An informal discussion, application form completion and 2 references.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact us using the form below.