Lend-a-Hand Volunteer
Lend-a-Hand and join our bank of volunteers, offering time and skills to one-off or short-term tasks as required
Joining our Lend-a-Hand bank allows for more casual volunteering, offering time and skills to provide more practical one-off and short term support to our clients. From hanging curtains to fixing door handles, our volunteers help with tasks identified by our services, across the borough
Tasks may include:
- Supporting client at activities, clubs, or classes
- Accompanying on short walks, shopping trips, events, activities, and appointments
- Assisting client in obtaining and completing various forms
- Helping with activities such as light cooking, reading, etc
- Supporting client with using and accessing the internet, phone, or TV
- Fixing shelves, handles, handrails, and similar handyperson tasks
- Moving of furniture before and after hospital equipment installation
- Small gardening tasks
- Taking unwanted items to charity shop or recycling centre
What you will get out of it
- Relevant training courses will be provided
- Regular supervision and support given
- Meeting new people and being part of a vibrant volunteering team
- Gaining new skills
- Travel and other expenses will be reimbursed