Evening Drop in Team Leader

We are looking for a volunteer to help to facilitate our evening drop in which runs Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 5pm -8pm

Published On: 20/02/2025
About this opportunity from Southend City Baptist Church (57 West)

We are looking for a volunteer to help to facilitate our evening drop in which runs Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 5pm -8pm You would be required to cover one of those sessions once a week or every other week and you may be called on to cover other sessions as and when needed.

You will be required to open up or assist with opening up. You will be a part of a fun and lively team of volunteers You will then make simple warm snacks (beans on toast, hot dogs, warm up tin food) You will be able to engage in conversation and welcome rough sleepers into a warm and relaxed space.

Having volunteers like you will enable us to open more regularly and give rough sleepers and adults at risk somewhere to feel safe and free from the pressures of the streets for a couple of hours.

You will need to be prepared to undergo a DBS check and offer references as well as attend our in house safeguarding training.
No experience is necessary you just need to be non judgemental and empathetic.

Activity Types

Supporting charities | Supporting people and befriending

Interests

Homeless and Housing | Mental Health | Substance misuse and Addiction

Commitment

Thursday - Sunday you will be required weekly or bi-weekly between 4.30pm - 8pm

Find out more

For more information about Southend City Baptist Church (57 West) and this role, visit them online.

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

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