Purpose:
To help facilitate the St Luke’s Meet Up group, supporting on trips and assisting with the organisation and admin.
Outline of duties:
· Meet and greet attendees.
· Support planned activities during the meetup.
· Manage and facilitate table discussions.
· Serve refreshments to the group.
· When available escort local trips with a member of staff.
Additional Out-of-Hours Tasks:
· Liaise with local partners to build relationships or organise events.
· Research free local exhibitions and activities for the group.
- Make a real impact - Support local residents by facilitating a social group and exploring free activities in the local area.
- Build meaningful connections – Meet a diverse range of people, and encourage them to engage with the centre.
- Develop valuable skills – Strengthen your administration and teamwork skills - great for both personal growth and your CV.
- Be part of a supportive community – Join a friendly team of volunteers and staff who are passionate about making a difference.
- How to communicate effectively – Adapt your approach to support members and communicate with local partners.
- How to provide a safe and welcoming space – Develop the skills to create an inclusive, encouraging environment.
- Patience and empathy – Strengthen your ability to support members with different needs, backgrounds and confidence levels.
Time commitment: Thursday evenings 5-7pm, and occasional admin hours (can be flexible)
Skills and experience:
· No experience needed, training will be provided
· Genuine friendliness and passion about the local community is helpful
For more information:
Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator – hwillmott@slpt.org.uk
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