Accommodation support volunteer - Margate
Can you give up four hours a week to help people living in our homelessness accommodation?
Role available in our Greenhithe property for people experiencing homelessness.
You’ll be based at one of our Margate properties for people experiencing homelessness. You’ll help our staff with administrative tasks, meaning they will have more time to support clients.
Examples of what you could help with include:
- Examples of what you could help with include:
- making calls to check in with people that are on the waiting list for support
- greeting people who attend the accommodation and taking messages
- Answering calls, passing on messages
- assisting with some administrative tasks
- practical tasks like sorting store cupboards and communal areas
- printing, scanning and shredding.
Our homelessness accommodation runs 24/7, so any time you can offer for this role will be appreciated.
Due to the nature of this role, an enhanced DBS check will be carried out
This is perfect for someone who wants to help in the fight against homelessness. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you. For more information or an informal chat please contact volunteer@porchlight.org.uk
What we need from you:
- No experience is required, but you must feel strongly about helping people sleeping rough to escape the streets and rebuild their lives
- Some admin or reception experience would be beneficial but not essential
- We ask that volunteers undergo some training (provided by Porchlight)
- Two references will be required and a DBS check will be undertaken
Where:
Margate
Benefits to you
You can develop your skills and gain work experience with a reputable charity. There will be access training courses that are relevant to this role. You'll receive full travel expenses and be given any equipment needed to carry out your duties.
How to apply
To apply for this role please download and complete our application form and email it to volunteer@porchlight.org.uk