We are currently looking for volunteers to support within our Rough Sleepers’ Intervention Service in Cardiff between the hours of 11:00-15:00 Monday - Friday. By volunteering with The Wallich, you will be part of our community, striving to create a Wales where people stand together to provide hope, support, and solutions to end homelessness. Find out more about Wales' leading homelessness charity, The Wallich here: www.thewallich.com/about-us
Project Description:
The Service operates in Cardiff working with Service Users (the majority of whom are rough sleepers) who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The Service helps people to find solutions to the problems they are facing. The Service aims to engage vulnerable adults into support services, either by providing or signposting the relevant support, thereby preventing instances of homelessness and increasing independence.
Role Description:
We strive to make sure that the duties you undertake align with your skills, experience and development plans. In general Support Volunteers will be involved in the following: -
- Prepare and offer meals to Rough Sleepers involving service users in the process
- Assisting with support and life skills
- Attending team meetings when possible and contributing to team discussions
- To safeguard and promote the best interests of our service users
- Attending training as necessary
If you have any queries on the role please make contact with Dawn Taylor: dawn.taylor@thewallich.net
Follow the link below to download the full role description and Volunteer Application Form. Please do not submit a CV - once your application form has been completed you can then upload this when requested as part of the application process:
Volunteer Application Form - English
Volunteer Application Form - Welsh
Closing date for this opportunity is 5th September 2024 at 09:00am.
The Wallich also reserves the right to close this opportunity earlier than the specified date should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.