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Offered by:
SFICE Foundation
 
Location(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West
 
Address where volunteering takes place: This is an outreach opportunity in central Nottingham Nottingham  

 How many places are on offer?

At least 5
Purpose of Role:

This important opportunity is to join a team of volunteers on ALTERNATE Sundays to provide just a few of the basic essentials that Nottingham's Homeless people need. You will be part of an outreach team in the centre of Nottingham.


Role Description:

This important opportunity is to join a team of volunteers on ALTERNATE Sundays to provide just a few of the basic essentials that Nottingham's Homeless people need. You will be part of an outreach team in the centre of Nottingham.

You could be serving tea, coffee and other drinks as well as meals. There is also an opportunity for you for you to help out with distibution of clothing and sleeping bags, etc.

In this role, you will be making a huge difference to the lives of up to 80 homeless people each time you volunteer.

You will be needed from 5.15 pm until 7.30 pm.
 
Skills and Qualifications:

You don't need any kind of skills or qualifications to be part of this project. You won't have to have a criminal record check or fill in complicated forms. You just need to have some empathy for people who are homeless and want to make a practical contribution to making their lives a little better.

You will need to:

Get on well with people from all kinds of backgrounds
Be non-judgemental
Be a great team member
Be reliable

We would particularly welcome people who are available during the times when students are not available due to exams or holiday periods.
 
When required:

This grid shows when you can volunteer for this opportunity.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
 
Additional information:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:

You need to have a level of maturity that people under 18 are unlikely to have developed.
 
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
 
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:

This opportunity may be suitable for a disabled volunteer. Please talk to us.
 
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
How long to complete training and recruitment?

On-task induction will be provided.
 
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? No
 

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