Day Centre Support Volunteer

About the Role
As a Day Centre Support Volunteer, you will help provide a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for individuals who are rough sleeping or at risk of homelessness.
You will support the day-to-day running of the service while engaging positively with individuals and helping to meet their basic needs.
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Key Responsibilities
• Supporting the daily operations of the Day Centre
• Ensuring hygiene products are stocked and accessible
• Assisting with laundry to support wellbeing and dignity
• Helping to keep donation and storage areas organised
• Engaging respectfully with individuals accessing the service
• Supporting and participating in group activities
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What You’ll Gain
• Experience supporting people experiencing homelessness
• Insight into frontline services
• Development of communication and interpersonal skills
• Opportunity to progress into further training (e.g. INFORM)
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Support & Training
• Full induction provided
• Ongoing support from staff and Volunteer Champions
• Opportunities for development and progression
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Expenses
Travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with HARP’s volunteer expenses policy.

Skills

What We’re Looking For
• A compassionate and non-judgemental approach
• Reliability and willingness to get involved
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries
• Confidence working with a diverse range of people
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