This could be anything from English teaching, gardening, CV writing, clothes mending, and hairdressing.
We also need volunteers who can serve tea and coffee, help set up the hall for the day, and be friendly, welcoming faces.
You will need to undergo a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
This is the day in Helen’s life as a volunteer.
“A typical weekly drop-in session starts, most importantly, with putting the kettle on!
Offering our guests hot drinks, fruit, and snacks to enjoy while they participate in the activities is an important part of setting the tone: they’re entering a place where they are warmly welcomed, where they can relax, learn, and be part of our community during their time here.
Mugs filled, there are different weekly activities to get stuck into, as well as access to legal support. Over the past few weeks, I’ve supported the team with English classes, T-shirt printing, drumming, cooking, and some very competitive Jenga games!
I’m not a legal expert, therapist, or counsellor, but I feel lucky to contribute to the centre by being a friendly face for our guests every week.”
