VOLUNTEER ROLE DESCRIPTIONS

There are several different volunteering roles within the organization, and exact duties will vary dependent on activity selected. The information below is provided as a brief overview of activity and is not intended to be a definitive list of duties. Please note that volunteers requesting a reference for other volunteering/employment/study need to have completed 60 hours voluntary work for us before we can provide a reference.

AimsTo provide support to people who have learning disabilities or difficulties (adults with the exception of M8’s youth club). To enable them participate in a range of educational or vocational activities or within a social group setting. Or providing support to staff with delivery of these services.

Title Based at* Duties Times required CommitmentWork Coach Volunteer - Education and Training, and social and leisure activities

HH ● Accountable to: Manager, Lifestyle Choices

● Providing support to the relevant tutor or activity leader.

● Provide support to service users as required, particularly with literacy and numeracy.

● Assisting staff to set up and clear away equipment as

necessary.

9.30am to 12 noonor

12.45 to 3.15pmMon to Fri

Minimum one regular 1/2

day per week

M8’s Club/Gener8 Club Volunteer

HH ● Accountable to: Club manager

● Supporting young people to participate in a range of

activities including indoor and outdoor games, cookery, arts and crafts.

● The setting up and clearing away of equipment.

● Supporting on outings i.e. cinema, bowling, swimming

and ensuring the safety and wellbeing service users.

M8s: 10.45 am to 4.30 pm

2 Saturdays per month. Gener8: 10.45 am to 4.30 pm, 2 Saturdays

per month

M8s the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month.

Gener8 the 2nd

and 4th

Saturday of each month

Title Based at* Duties Times required CommitmentGettaway Club Volunteer

HH ● Accountable to: Club managers/management

committee

● Assisting with running of activities (including setting

up/clearing away).

● Serving in the tuck shop and cash handling.

● Supporting club members to participate in activities.

● Attend and participate volunteer meetings.

6.45 – 9pmTuesdays and Wednesdays

Either a Tuesday or

Wednesday evening

preferably weekly

Fundraising Volunteer HH ● Accountable to: Fundraiser

● To help at fundraising events i.e. street and supermarket

collections, discos etc

● To assist in public awareness work on an informal basis.

We are also very keen to work with people who would like to organize their own fundraising events on behalf of the organization.

Negotiable Negotiable

*code HH – Harpenden House, 203 Edwards Lane Sherwood Nottingham NG5 3JA Tel: 0115 9209524