Volunteers will be working within our North East Pathway which specialises in working in communities where poverty and long-term unemployment have resulted in generations of social exclusion and high levels of homelessness. Our supported accommodation consists of shared homes where support staff provide a safe environment for young people to stay in and develop skills for independent living. We also provide support to young people in their own properties to help them maintain their tenancy.
All our young people are supported in accessing training, employment, education and opportunities to volunteer.
Role descriptionTo offer support to young people to build their independent living skills, develop their confidence, and to provide support in day-to-day activities if required. The role is varied and could involve various activities such as attending appointments with young people, helping them learn a new skill or simply going for a walk along the beach with them. If you have any particular passion or skills that you would like to share, we will welcome your expertise.
Main Tasks:
This list is by no means exhaustive and is dependent upon our young people’s needs and requirements. There is no ‘one size fits all’ and we are sure you will have lots of fun meeting some fantastic young people whilst supporting our charity.
Essential skills and knowledgeOnce you have applied to be a volunteer, you may need an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and reference checks. We will then invite you to an interview.
All volunteers with receive an induction and an induction to specific roles and projects. Volunteers will be given access to learning and development opportunities in line with their role.
CommitmentActivities and interactions with our young people would take place between Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and we would expect you to be able to commit to at least one morning or afternoon per week, depending upon your availability.
If you have not been an active in your volunteering for 3 months, we will contact you to see if you wish to continue and if you have not been active for 6 months your volunteering role will be ended. You could then re-apply for any volunteering at Depaul again going through the full volunteer recruitment process.
Benefits to the volunteering roleHighly confident in communication skills, experience with MS Office 365 applications, a passion to help others, ambition to learn new skills, commitment to the work of Depaul UK.
Support and supervision
The volunteer will be line managed by Frank Groves in the first instance and the Project Manager Suizie Burn, in the second instance. Ongoing support throughout from the Volunteering Team.
Introduction and trainingAll volunteers with receive a volunteer induction and an induction to specific roles and projects. Volunteers will be given access to learning and development opportunities in line with their role.
CommitmentMinimum of 6 hours per week on a Wednesday between 9am and 5pm, additional volunteering hours between Monday and Friday 9am and 5pm is desirable. A commitment to a minimum of 6 months volunteering in this role.
If you have not been an active in your volunteering for 3 months, we will contact you to see if you wish to continue and if you have not been active for 6 months your volunteering role will be ended. You could then re-apply for any volunteering at Depaul again going through the full volunteer recruitment process.
Minimum of 6 hours per week on a Wednesday between 9am and 5pm, additional volunteering hours between Monday and Friday 9am and 5pm is desirable. A commitment to a minimum of 6 months volunteering in this role.
If you have not been an active in your volunteering for 3 months, we will contact you to see if you wish to continue and if you have not been active for 6 months your volunteering role will be ended. You could then re-apply for any volunteering at Depaul again going through the full volunteer recruitment process.
Volunteering benefits
THE DISCLOSURE & BARRING SERVICE – DISCLOSURE
Depaul UK aims to promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. Depaul UK welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Criminal records will be taken into account for requirement purposes only when the conviction is relevant.
As Depaul UK meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013) by SI 2013 1198’. All applicants who are offered volunteering may be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed
We kindly request no contact from recruitment or media agencies.
1. Project planning – work alongside Depaul UK staff to survey, scope out and identify painting and decorating projects that align with the maintenance needs and priorities of our accommodation facilities. Support with the development of project plans, including timelines, material, storage and costings lists and safety protocols.
2. Skills training – provide guidance and support to corporate volunteers, including briefing them on painting and decorating techniques, safety procedures and project expectations. Ensure that volunteers have the necessary tools and resources to carry out their tasks effectively.
3. Supervision and support – Oversee volunteers during the painting and decorating activities, offering assistance and guidance as needed. Ensure that projects are completed to a high standard and in accordance with Depaul UK’s quality standards.
4. Contribution and adherence – to attend all inductions and support sessions as necessary and to adhere to the term of Depaul UK’s policies. To contribute positively to the continuous development of the project/team and to observe clear professional boundaries with the young people living in Depaul UK supported accommodation services.
Qualification and skillsAll volunteers with receive a Volunteer induction and an induction to specific roles and projects. Volunteers will be given access to learning and development opportunities in line with their role.
CommitmentTime Commitment
Flexible, based on the availability of corporate volunteering groups and the needs of Depaul UK’s accommodation services. Volunteer days may range from a few hours to a few days depending on the scope of the project, this will be agreed and planned for together.
THE DISCLOSURE & BARRING SERVICE – DISCLOSURE
Depaul UK aims to promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. Depaul UK welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Criminal records will be taken into account for requirement purposes only when the conviction is relevant
We kindly request no contact from recruitment or media agencies.
All applicants who are offered volunteering may be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
We kindly request no contact from recruitment or media agencies.
Cheshire and Manchester Minimum 3 hours per week
Social media volunteer
Cheshire West and Chester Supported Lodgings supports young care leavers aged 16-17 by providing temporary accommodation in the homes of local volunteers. Volunteer hosts, who are ordinary members of the community, open their homes and provide support and guidance to a young person. The role of the social media volunteer is to provide support to our Supported Lodgings service. You will produce content for local teams to be used in their social media platforms as well as run some local campaigns to recruit volunteers able to offer their spare room as a Supported Lodgings host. You will assist our Supported Lodgings co-ordinator with other promotional activities, including attending local recruitment and promotional events, engaging in community promotion and networking events.Communication skills, experience with MS Office, previous experience working using social media or marketing products and a commitment to the work of Depaul UK.
Introduction and trainingAll volunteers with receive a Volunteer induction and an induction to specific roles and projects. Volunteers will be given access to learning and development opportunities in line with their role.
CommitmentThere is a minimum commitment of 3 hours per week for this role, however, we can be flexible around holidays and other commitments.
If you have not been an active in your volunteering for 3 months we will contact you to see if you wish to continue and if you have not been active for 6 months your volunteering role will be ended. You could then re-apply for any volunteering at Depaul again going through the full volunteer recruitment process
Benefits