Trinity Community Services, Hotwells has been running a weekly lunch club for the over 60’s for over 30 years. The focus is to reduce social isolation and loneliness and we welcome everyone, whatever their background or faith, to enjoy a freshly cooked three-course lunch, beverages, and activities in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Purpose of the role:
To support the effective running of the lunch club by being flexible in your role which will be varied.
What you will be doing
* Setting up and putting away tables and chairs
* Making and serving hot and cold drinks
* Handing out plates of food to lunch club members and clearing plates
* Washing up
* Supporting lunch club members to join in with activities
* Guiding lunch club members to the minibus (as needed)
* Standing in as a passenger assistant on the minibus (as needed)
* Supporting lunch club members on day trips/outings
Skills, experience, and qualities needed
* A flexible, can-do attitude, willing and able to take on a variety of tasks
* An understanding that reliability and punctuality is important
* Good communication skills and desire to be a team player
* A patient, calm, and positive manner
* An understanding of the needs of older people
When and where
The lunch club is held every Thursday from 10–3.30pm at Holy Trinity Church, Clifton Vale, Bristol, BS8 4ST. We are looking for a volunteer to support either between 10-3.30pm (preferred) or from 12-4pm.
Support offered
* Regular support to carry out your role from the Lunch Club Co-ordinator
* An annual review to support you in your volunteer role
Benefits of volunteering
* Getting to know other volunteers, staff, and lunch club members
* Being part of a friendly and supportive team
* Feeling more engaged with people in the local community
* Gaining a variety of skills such as team working and communication
* Enjoying a three-course home-cooked lunch and hot/cold drinks
* Having the opportunity to join in with lunch club activities and occasional day trips
* Having reasonable out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed, such as travel costs
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