Basildon Tea Party Host

Re-engage (Formerly Contact The Elderly)

Can you spare some time to help run tea parties for our group? Ideal for someone who enjoys hosting and wants to help older people remain social and engaged

About this opportunity from Re-engage (Formerly Contact The Elderly)

Do you love a good chat over a cuppa? Then you\’d make a wonderful Tea Party Host!

Our monthly tea parties are a lifeline for people aged 75 and over who feel cut off from their community. An afternoon of tea, cake and conversation can make the world of difference – and that\’s where you come in.

As a volunteer host, you\’ll open your home (or a local community space) once or twice a year on a Sunday afternoon to welcome a group of local people – usually between 4-9, including our guests, volunteer drivers and a group coordinator.

If you can offer a warm smile, a welcoming space and the ability to put the kettle on, we\’d love to hear from you.

SKILLS

We’re looking for tea party hosts who have:

• Good entertaining skills
• A friendly nature
• Good listening skills
• Good conversation skills
• Basic understanding of food hygiene
• Patience and understanding
• A passion for improving the lives of lonely and isolated older people
• Basic computer skills (our inductions, checks and training are all online and our charity is paperless)
Activity Types

Cooking and Catering | Creativity | General helping | Supporting charities | Supporting people and befriending

Interests

Civic responsibility and communities | Older People

Commitment

On a Sunday Afternoon 1 to 2 times a year at your home

Find out more

For more information about Re-engage (Formerly Contact The Elderly) and this role, visit them online.

To apply for this role, visit the Volunteer Essex website to register your interest.

Share this opportunity with others

Related Opportunities

  • Keep the Wheels Moving – Become a Trustee with Jumbulance Trust

    Jumbulance Trust

  • Occasional Volunteers – Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon

    Havens Hospices

  • Fair Havens Receptionist

    Havens Hospices