Early morning homelessness outreach volunteer
Porchlight
Early morning homelessness outreach volunteer Help people who are homeless to leave the streets behind Role available in Dartford You'll be part of our homelessness outreach team: finding people who are living on the streets and giving them the support they need to stay safe and get housed.
Early morning homelessness outreach volunteer Help people who are homeless to leave the streets behind Role available in Dartford You'll be part of our homelessness outreach team: finding people who are living on the streets and giving them the support they need to stay safe and get housed. When you're homeless, it can be difficult to trust others. Part of your work will be about earning people's trust - often over weeks or months - so they feel comfortable accepting your help. For this role, you'll be partnered with a Porchlight member of staff. Together, you'll go out once a fortnight (either on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday), often starting between 3am and 4am, and finishing between 7am and 8am. This is perfect for morning person who wants to help others. If you’re passionate about helping people get to where they want to be in life, we want to hear from you. What we need from you No experience is required, but you must feel strongly about helping people sleeping rough to escape the streets and rebuild their lives This role will benefit a morning person We ask that volunteers undergo some training (provided by Porchlight) Two references will be required and a DBS check will be undertaken Where Dartford (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings - to be agreed once you've signed up to the role). Starts between 3am and 4am, and finishing between 7am and 8am. Application To apply for this role please download and complete our application form and email it to volunteer@porchlight.org.uk
Community Work
Outdoor Work, Listening
What we need from you No experience is required, but you must feel strongly about helping people sleeping rough to escape the streets and rebuild their lives This role will benefit a morning person We ask that volunteers undergo some training (provided by Porchlight) Two references will be required and a DBS check will be undertaken
The benefits of volunteering You’ll have the chance to develop your skills and gain valuable work experience as part of a friendly team in a reputable charity. As a Porchlight volunteer, you can access any relevant courses in our training programme and you will also receive full travel expenses and be provided with any equipment needed to carry out this role.
3 - 5 hours every other week.
DA1 5HY
Dartford
Dartford / Temple Hill areas
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