Role Purpose:

To provide assistance to Irish Community Care Manchester (ICCM) by supporting the co-ordination and running of social lunch groups aimed at the Irish community.

 

Role Activities:

In your role, you will:

• Setting up and arranging furniture appropriately and safely.

• Assist in the serving of refreshments to our service users.

• Socialise with the service users who attend the lunch clubs

• Coordinate weekly raffles and bingo games in line with ICCM’s financial procedures.

• Build and maintain relationships with staff, services users and volunteers.

• Liaise regularly with the staff at ICCM in order to update them on support needed.

• Follow the guidelines set out by the Irish Community Care Manchester Volunteer Agreement.

• Read and adhere to the Health and Safety and Safeguarding Policies.

• Be comfortable volunteering in a public facing position.

 

Role Benefits:

In your role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop valuable skills such as event coordination.

• Become a part of a wonderful community and meet a wide range of people from different backgrounds.

• Learn about Irish culture and cultural events.

• Get a reference detailing your achievements while in the role.

• A DBS check.

• Make a real difference to the running of ICCM.

 

 

Support & Training:

To help you in your role we will provide training & support, including:

• Training and induction in order to ensure you are comfortable in your role.

•  Support from staff at Irish Community Care Manchester.

•  Support from fellow volunteers.

• Out of pockets expenses and travel paid for.

 

Eligibility:

The role of Lunch Group volunteer is open to all. We particularly welcome volunteers from a variety of backgrounds.

 

If you would like more information about our Lunch Club Volunteer Roles please contact:

Francis Duncan, Community Engagement and Development Lead: f.duncan@irishcommunitycare.com