Accommodation Support volunteer

Keywords

18+ Administration Customer Service Homelessness Listening Skills Support Training Given

Description

Can you give up four hours a week to help people living in our homelessness accommodation?

You’ll be based at one of our Dover properties for people experiencing homelessness. You’ll help our staff with practical or administrative tasks (whichever is your preference), meaning they will have more time to support clients. Examples of what you could help with include:

• making calls to check in with people that are on the waiting list for support
• assisting with some administrative tasks
• practical tasks like sorting store cupboards and communal areas
• printing, scanning and shredding.

Our homelessness accommodation runs 24/7, so any time you can offer for this role will be appreciated. Due to the nature of this role, an enhanced DBS check will be carried out.

This is perfect for someone who wants to help in the fight against homelessness. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you.

For more information or an informal chat please contact volunteer@porchlight.org.uk

What rewards come with volunteering, and how does it create meaningful change?

Benefits to you

You can develop your skills and gain work experience with a reputable charity. There will be access training courses that are relevant to this role. You’ll receive full travel expenses and be given any equipment needed to carry out your duties.

This is perfect for someone who wants to help in the fight against homelessness. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

What we need from you

• No experience is required, but you must feel strongly about helping people sleeping rough to escape the streets and rebuild their lives
• Have a non-judgemental approach 
• We ask that volunteers undergo some training (provided by Porchlight)
• Two references will be required and a DBS check will be undertaken