- Facilitate engaging and supportive weekly group sessions that empower participants to explore aspects of well-being, improve self-esteem, and learn self-care practices in a safe and inclusive environment.
- Plan and organise different activities such as sessions on make-up techniques, hair styles, nails, and general self-care practices.
- Encourage service user participation
- Purchase and bring refreshments and snacks (you will be given the money to do this)
- Keep records and feedback important information to your supervisor.
- You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
- We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun
You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
- Knowledge on self-care practices
- Good communication skills
- Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
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