We work in East London, once of the most deprived areas of the UK. We support people in times of crisis, providing a safe space, food, warmth and access to advice & support.
The Welcome area is our clients first point of contact for our service users, you would be part of a team of volunteers that welcome people who are struggling with homelessness, are vulnerably housed or require support in addressing their substance misuse issues. The team assist the Welcome Area Coordinator in ensuring the smooth operation of the centre, enabling our other departments to remain effective in supporting the people we work with.
You'll have the chance to make a real difference and improve the experince our service users recieve. There is a lot of interactions with our clients and you'll be able to see how we work behind the scenes in the fight to end homelessness
Ongoing training and support is offered to our volunteers to enhance their skills and experience.
Team Work
Communication skills
managing chanlenging clients
We are looking for a great people person, who is resliant and freindly.
You will be well looked after by the team, you just need to be willing to get stuck in and learn. If this is you & you also have an interest in supporting adults experiencing homelessness and related issues, get in touch today
Tell us a little bit about yourself and why you would like to volunteer with us as well as when you can start and your availability
Shifts: Monday -Wednesday & Friday; 8.30am- 11.30am - 11.30-2.30pm
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