Helping Hands Social Group Co-ordinator

Highland Hospice

Min age 18

Ongoing

Highland Hospice, Ness House, 1 Bishops Road, Inverness and external at various venues

2 - 4 hours weekly

Role Description

Love a good chat over a cuppa? Want to help reduce loneliness in your community? Join our Helping Hands team as a Brew & Blether social group coordinator and bring people together for friendly, informal gatherings that make a real difference What you’ll do: ✅ Organise social sessions for clients & volunteers ✅ Book venues & arrange refreshments ✅ Coordinate volunteer support ✅ Help create a warm, welcoming space for all You’ll need to be: ✔ Organised & reliable ✔ Friendly & compassionate ✔ Comfortable supporting people with declining health ✔ Willing to complete PVG check (we’ll help!) Full training provided + regular team catch-ups! Interested? Call 01463 227902 or visit https://highlandhospice.org/how-you-can-help/volunteer-roles/helping-hands-social-group-co-ordinator to get started!

Training Provided:

Mandatory Training:
• Helping Hands information session - approx. 3 hours usually at Highland Hospice
• Adult support and protection – approx. 1 hour
Online Modules:
• Moving and Handling Training Patient / Client – approx. 1.5 hour
• Cyber Security and GDPR – approx. 30 minutes
• Fire Safety Awareness for Volunteers – approx. 30minutes
• Food Hygiene – approx. 20 minutes
Non Mandatory Training:
Other training available is desired and suitable to your role:
• Last Aid
• Dementia Awareness
• Sensitive Conversations