Are you kind, friendly and non-judgemental? Are you passionate about health and would you like to help others achieve their goals? And can you spare 2 hours a week?
The purpose of this role is to provide 'Front of house' support for our popular free weight management drop-in session.
What you'll be doing:
- Meeting and greeting people, offering a warm and friendly welcome to the session.
- Explaining how the programme works (full training will be given)
- Weighing clients & recording their progress
- Handing out relevant supporting materials (leaflets, hand-outs etc.)
- Generally helping to organise the session (sign-in sheets, set-up, checking resources)
We are offering the drop-in session on behalf of Anglian Community Enterprise (ACE) as part of their weight management programme. The service is community-based and designed to support people to achieve a gradual, long term weight loss by weighing in at a variety of community sites, accessing the ACE My Weight Matters online programme.
Skills
We are looking for someone who is:
- Kind, approachable and sympathetic. A non-judgemental attitude is key
- Enthusiastic and positive for people and their goals - weight-loss is difficult and everyone needs some encouragement!
- A good listener and able to chat to people from different backgrounds
- Able to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
- Organised
- Able to work independently or as a team
Details
- Data Protection policy
- DBS check required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 30/10/2018
End Date: 30/10/2019
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Morning | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
Afternoon | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
The session takes place on a Tuesday, from 10 am - 12 noon
Location
RRAVS, Civic Suite
Hockley Road
Rayleigh
Essex
SS6 8EB
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