Volunteer Handyperson – Medaille Trust
Medaille Trust supports and empowers survivors of modern slavery, trafficking and exploitation. We do this in a number of ways, from offering safe accommodation, to offering support both in our safehouses and out in the community on our Moving on Projects. Our work also includes advocacy and awareness raising in the UK as well as an entrepreneurship academy in Albania, which provides meaningful alternatives to those who may otherwise be at risk of exploitation. All our work embodies a commitment to personalised support, recognising the dignity and agency of our service users and empowering them on a path to a life that is free from slavery and exploitation.
Wiltshire Moving on Project supports female survivors of modern slavery, trafficking and exploitation. As part of this work, we offer weekly sessions where clients can come together in a safe space to participate in activities and create friendships.
We are looking for a Volunteer Workshop Host to work with staff and other volunteers at the Swindon hub to support clients attending the hub. The Swindon drop in/hub currently runs every Friday and includes social and activity sessions as well as information and signposting.
We are looking for Volunteer Workshop hosts to help support us in our drop in and uplifting group session activities, tasks will include:
• Welcoming visitors and clients to the hub, helping them sign in, directing them to the hub space, helping clients to engage within a group setting, helping with any activity sessions that take place on or off the premises.
• Help to create a varied programme of activities
• To offer a safe and comfortable experience for all clients, showing awareness of clients varying physical and mental well-being needs.
• To provide feedback to Local Coordinator, reporting any observations or concerns in a timely manner.
• Making refreshments/drinks
• Helping to set up and tidy up group space
• To take part in regular supervision and support
• To regularly attend volunteer or staff meetings
• To attend training as and when required
• To work within agreed professional boundaries at all times
• To provide a safe and non-judgmental environment that promotes the core values and ethos of the Trust, in accordance with the Medaille Trust Policy, Data Protection Act, and Health and Safety Regulations.
For more information and to apply, go to www.medaille-trust.org.uk/vacancies Or email volunteering@medaille-trust.org.uk
