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As we get older, our social circles diminish, and we find ourselves with fewer and fewer people to turn to. Imagine realising one day that all your friends and family have gone from your life ...
Activity group lead
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Are you a keen dancer, an ace with bowling, can wow with your boccia skills or more and like the idea of helping reduce elder loneliness? This role is for you!Detailed description
As an activity group lead, you’ll take turns leading the monthly session and support the other activity group leads when it’s their turn to lead. You’ll also socialise with the older people at the activity group, ensuring that everyone feels supported and listened to. New groups and volunteer availability, there may be the chance a volunteer activity lead may be asked to lead the activity every month, however where possibly we always try and recruit more than one volunteer activity lead!
The activity group will be at the same community venue and will include older people, activity group leads, drivers, and the activity group coordinator. Activity groups normally last around two hours and will include an activity that gets people moving such as: dance, chair exercises, boules, skittles or boccia. We're completely open up to ideas, if you have a skill or experience in an activity that involves light movement, lets chat!
Activity groups are free monthly groups that are open to older people who are lonely, isolated and in need of companionship. Activity groups are a great way for older people to stay active and to make new friends in their local area.
To become an activity group lead, you’ll need to:
- Attend a 30-minute online volunteer group induction
- Complete an ID check
- Provide a reference
- Complete online volunteer training modules
Tasks include:
- Welcoming older people to the activity group and making them feel comfortable.
- Taking in turns with other activity group leads to deliver fun, safe, and inclusive activities that get older people moving.
- Following the guidance in the online volunteer training so that the activity groups are safe, enjoyable, appropriate and in line with our charitable aims.
- Keeping in regular contact with the activity group coordinator so they know when you’re available to lead an activity.
- Reporting any concerns to the activity group coordinator.
- Keeping your knowledge and training up to date by reading our monthly volunteer newsletter – Re-engage Matters.
About Re-engage
Re-engage is making life less lonely for thousands of older people every year. Older people tell us that our volunteer-led activities make them happier and more able to trust others.
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