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► YORK ST JOHN POLL
► Homeless
Volunteer Cook: York Arc Light Project Opportunity ID: 20
Level of commitment: Once a month
Length of Opportunity: ongoing
Time Restrictions: none
Location of Volunteering: York Arc Light Project, Leeman Road, York
What you will be doing:
Help prepare a meal for up to 40 people, as an individual or in a group. Either at home or on the premises. If serving the food as well, you will be talking with and getting to know hostel residents.
Skills, Experience, Attributes Required:
Experience of cooking simple meals for large number of people can be useful. For relating to clients: good listening skills, patience, sense of humour, non-judgemental attitude. Willingness to work to Project’s policies, such as confidentiality.
Restrictions:
As Arc Light works with vulnerable people, volunteers are required to disclose criminal convictions (although these do not automatically exclude volunteers).
Additional Skills and Development acquired:
Understanding of issues around homelessness. Experience of working in a stimulating and rewarding environment. A chance to expand voluntary roles over time.
Requirements before volunteering:
Disclose criminal convictions Attend initial meeting to discuss your interests and decide a voluntary role Attend induction session We may take up references
Additional Training Offered:
Training may be made available, if a training need is identified.
What expenses are covered:
Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed upon the completion of an expenses claim form
Kitchen Volunteer: York Arc Light Project Opportunity ID: 21
Level of commitment: 7.30pm to 9pm, once or twice per month
Length of Opportunity: ongoing
Time Restrictions: none
Location of Volunteering: York Arc Light Project, Leeman Road, York
What you will be doing:
Helping a team of volunteers serve a meal prepared by others. Talking with and getting to know hostel residents during evening meal times.
Skills, Experience, Attributes Required:
Good listening skills, patience, non-judgemental attitude, sense of humour. Interest in working with people. Willingness to work to Project’s policies, such as confidentiality.
Restrictions:
As Arc Light works with vulnerable people, volunteers are required to disclose criminal convictions (although these do not automatically exclude volunteers).
Additional Skills and Development acquired:
Understanding of issues around homelessness. Experience of working in a stimulating and rewarding environment. Chance to develop voluntary roles over time.
Requirements before volunteering:
Disclose criminal convictions Attend initial meeting to discuss interests and decide a voluntary role Attend induction session We may take up references
Additional Training Offered:
Training may be made available, if a training need is identified.
What expenses are covered:
Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed upon the completion of an expenses claim form
Café Volunteer: York Arc Light Project Opportunity ID: 22
Level of commitment: One evening per week (7pm-9pm)
Length of Opportunity: ongoing
Time Restrictions: none
Location of Volunteering: York Arc Light Project, Leeman Road, York
What you will be doing:
Talking to hostel residents during evening meal times. Option of helping with quizzes and other evening activities. Helping the staff on duty and other volunteers if appropriate.
Skills, Experience, Attributes Required:
Good listening skills, patience, sense of humour, non-judgemental attitude. Interest in working with people. Willingness to work within Project’s policies, such as confidentiality.
Restrictions:
As Arc Light works with vulnerable people, volunteers need to disclose criminal convictions, (although these do not automatically exclude them from volunteering).
Additional Skills and Development acquired:
Understanding of issues around homelessness, experience of working in a rewarding and stimulating environment, a chance to develop your voluntary role over time.
Requirements before volunteering:
Disclose criminal convictions Attend initial meeting to discuss your interests and decide a voluntary role Attend induction session We may take up references
Additional Training Offered:
Training may be made available, if a training need is identified.
What expenses are covered:
Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed upon the completion of an expenses claim form
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