Community Volunteer

Are you passionate about helping others and making a positive impact in your local community? We’re looking for compassionate and dedicated volunteers to support older people in engaging with a variety of activities and accessing their local community.

As a Community Volunteer, you will play a key role in helping older individuals maintain their independence, social connections, and well-being by encouraging participation in local activities, and providing companionship.

What We’re Looking For:
– A friendly and approachable attitude with a genuine interest in supporting older people. Empathy and patience, with an understanding of the challenges that older people may face
– Reliability and commitment to the role
– Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals of all backgrounds
– A willingness to undertake an informal induction and any relevant training provided
– No prior experience is necessary, but a positive, can-do attitude is essential!

What You’ll Gain:
– The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people
– Experience in community engagement and supporting vulnerable individuals
– Training and development to enhance your skills in supporting older adults
– A reference upon successful completion of your volunteering
– The satisfaction of knowing you’re helping to combat loneliness and isolation in your community!

This role provides support to individuals at one of our two of our Extra Care services in Barnsley, with one service based in Royston and the other in Hoyland.

Volunteer Duties:
– Engage in friendly conversation, building rapport and offering companionship
– Help older individuals stay connected with their community and reduce social isolation
– Support with light administration tasks, if required (e.g., assisting with booking activities, gathering feedback)
– Report any safeguarding concerns to Creative Support staff members
– Understand and work within Creative Support Policies and procedures, respecting boundaries
– Attend regular supervisions with your allocated volunteer supervisor and complete any training provided

Hours: Flexible Days and Times

Application Instructions:
To apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above.

You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed application forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk to be considered.

Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS

If you would like to discuss volunteering with Creative Support of have any questions about the application process, please contact our Volunteer Team on 0161 236 0829 or email volunteer@creativesupport.co.uk.