Community Action Volunteer

Days: 1-2 sessions per week, flexible

Location: In the community

What is the role?

Community Action Volunteering covers a range of support for people in our community at difficult times in their lives. Whether you are volunteering face-to-face or remotely, helping get new projects started or assisting with the day-to-day running of the programme, everything we do in Community Volunteering is about connecting people together.

What will I be doing?

Depending on the individual’s needs and interests, tasks may include:

Befriending / Companionship

• Light touch emotional support.
• One-off social support.
• Practical tasks, such as shopping, making tea, gardening etc.Administration.

Administration

• Day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Regular check-ins with beneficiaries and volunteers.
• Assisting with publicity, training and promotional materials. Community Navigator.

Community Navigator

• Linking with community groups and partners to identify opportunities for the Hospice.
• Attending community networking events.
• Helping beneficiaries to connect with community groups and events.

Needs Assessor

• Conducting needs assessments.
• Signposting beneficiaries to other services.
• Advising the Compassionate Communities team of any concerns or information that may not have been picked up on.