Rise Volunteer

Core tasks

The volunteer may have the opportunity to be involved in;

• Therapeutic group work
• Events and promotional activities
• Reception duties

Person specification

• The volunteer needs to have, warmth, sensitivity, understanding, patience and a sense of humour, with a mature flexible outlook and enough time to volunteer regularly.
• To be able to give at least six months’ commitment.
• No specific experience is necessary as training will be given
• Must be aged over 18

Support offered

• Induction training is provided before volunteers take up their roles
• Ongoing training is provided by the coordinator
• Support/supervision sessions provided
• Reimbursement of expenses
• Public liability insurance cover

Any other information

• Volunteers are required to complete an application form
• Provide details of two referees (who are not related and have known the applicant for a minimum of two years)
• Complete a DBS check
• Attend any training required