We are looking for volunteers who will help service users by:

• Undertaking assessments to set out clear care plans
• setting goals
• supporting them in accessing relevant benefits
• attending appointments
• form filling
• obtaining identity documents
• opening a bank account
• registering with health services.
• supporting and empowering them in developing a positive local social network
• reducing isolation
• supporting them in looking for voluntary or paid work
• working alongside other partner agencies
• appointments advocacy e.g. JCP.

We would like our volunteers to have the following experience and skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skill
• reliability and commitment to weekly 1 hour meetings, ideally for 6 months minimum
• be approachable, friendly, and professional
• be non-judgmental
• an ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries
• an understanding or willingness to learn of homelessness and barriers to social inclusion
• a willingness to adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including attending training and supervision
• an ability to complete monitoring and evaluation forms as required
• an enthusiasm to contribute to a positive environment supporting vulnerable people.