Carers Trust - Carers Support Group Volunteer
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Carers Trust Hillingdon is a local charity based in Uxbridge that operates support services for unpaid carers living or caring in the London Borough of Hillingdon. We work to improve support and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems.
We support carers from as young as five years old and have a great range of support for children and young people who are caring in their formative years, as well as over 80 free services for adult carers.
Details of the Volunteering Opportunity:
Volunteers are required to support the smooth running of a monthly Carers Support Group at the Mecca Bingo Hall, Uxbridge Road, Hayes
Tasks will include:
- Supporting the team to help Direct the public from High St to the event
- Guiding cars to allotted spaces
- Setting up signs
- Collecting money donations
The groups will run for four hours, one Sunday a month x 7 (Mar,Apr,May,Jun,Jul,Sep,Oct)
Skills Required:
Volunteers should be:
- Outgoing
- Energetic
- Have good social skills,
- Be a strong team player
- Have good time-management
- Be able to use own initiative
Additional Benefits:
- Volunteers will have the opportunity to build develop strong leadership skills and enjoy volunteering as part of a warm and friendly team
- Volunteering Hours to go towards the Brunel Volunteers Awards