Re-Engage
Description of the role
We’re starting a brand new social activity group in conjunction with Bluebird Care Bromsgrove and Redditch, for those aged 75 and over to reduce social isolation and loneliness. Activity groups are free to attend and monthly and we’re looking for volunteers who can help run this group.
Activity leads socialise with the older people at the activity group, ensuring that everyone feels supported and listened to, put out the activities and engage in them with those attending, ensuring everyone is welcomed and having fun. Likely you will be a chatter box with a welcoming disposition and maybe an ace tea maker!
We’re looking for activity group leads who have:
- Good engagement skills
- A friendly nature
- Good listening skills
- Good conversation skills
- Patience and understanding
- A passion for improving the lives of lonely and isolated older people
- Basic computer skills (our checks, training and activity group reports are all online and our charity is paperless)
Practical Considerations
- To keep our services free for older people, we aren’t able to pay expenses for this role.
Any specific requirements
- Will require references.
- Must own a computer or have secure access to one.
- Must be over 18.
Where is the opportunity based?
This opportunity is at Millennium Court, 3, Bromsgrove B60 3DX
When is the opportunity available?
This is a flexible role that can easily be fitted in around your own lifestyle and availability. The activity group will run from the same venue every month, and an activity group usually lasts for two hours. We’re looking for activity group leads who can commit to volunteering for at least 12 month. This is a brand new group, so your availability will be taken into consideration upon arranging the group with the days and times it’s run. We’re also looking at recruiting more than one group lead, so the responsibilities can be shared in case of emergencies or other commitments.
About the organisation
Re-engage provides vital, life-enhancing social connections for older people at a time in their lives when their social circles are diminishing.
Bromsgrove and Redditch Network 