Volunteer Rough Sleeper Drop in Team Leader
Southend City Baptist Church (57 West)
Are you caring, compassionate and non-judgmental, then join us and offer our homeless a warm drink, snack and a warm space for a while. Be part of our team and improve life for the vulnerable.
About this opportunity from Southend City Baptist Church (57 West)
We are looking for volunteers to facilitate our Rough Sleeper drop in that is held on a Friday evening. Your duties would be to offer a warm welcome to our homeless offering them a warm drink and snack and a warm place to sit for a while. Currently this would just be Friday evenings with a view to opening up for more evenings as required. You would not be expected to volunteer every Friday. We have a Rota and you could volunteer every other week or once a month. You would need to be over 18 have a caring and compassionate and non judgmental approach. You would be expected to undergo a DBS check (at our expense) and will take part in our safeguarding training.
Qualifications are not necessary although experience would be a great advantage. Training will be given
Activity Types
General helping | Supporting charities | Supporting people and befriending
Interests
Homeless and Housing | Mental Health | Substance misuse and Addiction
Commitment
We are open every Friday evening but it would be up to you how much time you wanted to commit. We operate on a rota/timetable.