We are looking for two overnight volunteers to be at Robes Winter Night Shelters for the provision of homeless people in Southwark and Lambeth by hosting 1 night a week for 12 weeks during the winter months.
What You'll Do:
Responsibilities include:
- Ensuring the building is secure and fire exits are accessible in case of an emergency.
- Greeting any late guest arrivals and providing food left by the evening team.
- Making sure the building is locked and lights turned out by 10 (including the church area).
- Responding if a guest needs assistance in the night.
- Letting guests out if they need to leave early for work.
- Passing information about how the overnight has been to the morning volunteer.
Why You'll Love It:
As a volunteer with Southwark Cathedral, all volunteers gain:
- The opportunity of supporting a historic London landmark
- Invitations to meetings and other cathedral events.
- An opportunity to enhance your existing skills and develop new ones.
- Discounts in the Cathedral Shop and Café
- A reference for those seeking paid employment (after a minimum satisfactory volunteering period).
What We're Looking For:
- Good people skills with a non-judgmental attitude.
- Good time management.
- A flexible approach to their work.
- Ability to work within a challenging environment.
- Ability to follow and give instructions.
- Be 'people focused' / 'people person' as this person will need to be approachable both to volunteers and guests.
Summary
Volunteering
Volunteer
Homelessness
Widening participation
Location of opportunity:
Southwark Cathedral
0 Weeks Minimum
24 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop:
Active listening
Organisation
Empathy
Languages you should know:
English
Relevant interests:
Defense and Space
Museums, Libraries and Institutions
Public Relations and Communications
Requirements:
Over 18 years old
These documents must be completed:
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