Volunteer Activities Assistant

Job Reference: 69770
Posted: Thursday 12th October 2023
Closing Date: Friday 12th January 2024
Voluntary Basis
Tower Hamlets, London
Part-Time

Creative Support run six extra care housing services in Tower Hamlets. We support clients with a range of different needs and interests. We run regular activity sessions for our residents, and are looking for people who are enthusiastic, reliable and committed, to join our team and help deliver fun and engaging sessions.

We currently have several opportunities open in Tower Hamlets for Activities Volunteers. If you have a couple of hours to spare and can commit to volunteering on a weekly basis, we’d love to hear from you.

You could run a quiz group to test everyone’s general knowledge skills, a craft group where clients can make works of art, or a gardening group where residents can contribute to the service’s lovely garden. Whatever great ideas you have, feel free to apply!

As a volunteer with Creative Support we offer training for your role, access to a volunteer supervisor, an induction, a monthly Volunteer newsletter, and an online volunteer’s peer support group. Together we can make a difference.

Suggested Time Commitment: 1 afternoon/morning per week (2-4 hours)

If you would like to discuss volunteering with us, the role you’re applying for or you application form you can contact our Volunteer Department on 0161 236 0829 or email volunteer@creativesupport.co.uk.

Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures.

We would encourage you to apply to us even if you have not yet had your COVID 19 vaccine. You will be required to have your first COVID 19 vaccine prior to your interview and your second vaccine before you start work with us. This time will be used to complete post interview recruitment checks. Applicants who are unable to receive the vaccination on medical grounds are still welcome to apply with provision of their official NHS COVID pass letter of medical exemption.

Application Instructions:

In order 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 for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.

If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829.

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

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