Volunteer Group Coordinator: Gatley Hill House

Volunteering can be incredibly rewarding. Be part of the re-engage volunteer team that's making life better for the older people in our communities. Do you want to give back to your community but aren’t quite sure where to start? Looking for some inspiration? Look no further! Here at Re-engage, we’re seeking passionate people who want to make a real difference in their community. We are a volunteer led organisation, and we wouldn't exist without the exceptional work of our volunteers. We’re working on an exciting new social gathering at Gatley Hill House (SK8) that will provide support and connection for some of the most vulnerable members of our community. Here at Re-engage our remit is 75+ as our impact data shows that at this stage are social circles start to diminish and we experience loneliness and social isolation. The role is to: Socialise with the older people at the activity group, ensuring that everyone feels supported and listened to. The activity group will be at the same community venue and will include older people, activity group leads, and drivers if needed. Activity groups last two hours and can include an activity that gets people moving, or if the group prefers its a cuppa and chat! Its up to the group what they want. To become an activity group coordinator, you’ll need to: Have a 30-minute induction call with a member of the Re-engage team Complete an ID check Provide a reference Complete online volunteer training modules Tasks include: Welcoming and supporting new volunteers into the activity group so they can start volunteering with confidence. Welcoming new older people to the activity group and contacting them before their first activity group so that they feel welcome and comfortable. Arranging the annual activity group schedule so activity group leads know when it’s their turn to lead the activity, and activity group drivers know which older people they’re collecting and dropping home again after the activity group. Matching older people to volunteer drivers, so the same drivers collect and drop off the same older people each month. Responding to any issues and queries from the volunteers and older people in the activity group. Following the guidance in the online volunteer training so that the activity groups are safe, enjoyable, appropriate and in line with our charitable aims. Keeping in regular contact with Re-engage and reporting any concerns to the team. Promoting the activity group in your local area so we can recruit more volunteers and support more older people. Keeping in regular contact with the activity group volunteers and older people and sharing any updates from Re-engage that are relevant to them. Completing a short online report about the activity group four times a year. Keeping your knowledge and training up to date.