Maurice House Volunteers

Keywords

18+ Administration Befriending Community Engagement Crafts Customer Service Driving Training Given

Description

The British Legion’s, Maurice House has a range of volunteering roles available including:

• An Activities and Event Coordinator
• Bar Assistant
• Befriender Volunteer
• Volunteer Driver
• Fundraiser
• Reception 

What support will be available to me?

• An initial 2-day induction, followed by annual refresher training.
• A designated person to discuss your volunteering with.
• Training and opportunities for further development.
• A handbook to support your volunteering.
• Day to day support from a member of the team.
• A volunteer agreement that outlines both our expectations of you as well as what you can expect from us.

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

• Be part of a committed and friendly team.
• Excellent socialising opportunities.
•  Develop and learn new skills in a care environment, arranging events, and supporting residents • Excellent CV building opportunity.
• The opportunity to make a difference to the Armed Forces community.

Why get involved with the Royal British Legion (RBL)?

You don’t need to be an RBL member or have links to the Armed Forces community to volunteer with us. You’ll be joining the UK’s leading Armed Forces charity, the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin — ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten.

How will I make a difference as a Care Home Social Activities & Events volunteer?

In these roles you will be supporting the RBL’s mission through contributing to the smooth operation of the Care Home’s functions.

Requirements

• Committed to acting in line with RBL policies and procedures, including those relating to fundraising regulations; data protection; confidentiality; health and safety and equality and diversity.
• A desire to provide great support in all that you do.
• Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others.
• Eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others.
• Committed to being the best you can and to learn and develop new and existing skills.
• Volunteer role to be carried out in the home or the community, which will be agreed with the volunteer manager.
• A regular commitment of time. which will be agreed with your volunteer manager.
• Two* satisfactory references and a criminal record (DBS) check are required. *If you are already a RBL volunteer, we will only require one reference, from your RBL contact.