We are currently looking for volunteers to support within our Rough Sleepers’ Intervention Project in Bridgend. 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:
Bridgend Rough Sleepers Intervention team provides an outreach service and drop-in centre for street homeless people. The team deliver much-needed provisions support and guidance to people that are sleeping rough or vulnerable housed within Bridgend.
Our experienced staff support clients by providing breakfast, hot drinks, sleeping bags, warm clothing, toiletries and help in locating further local provision throughout the day and evening.
We also help to meet their current needs by offering a wide range of advice and by facilitating access to the most appropriate, relevant and often specialist services.
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 Humanitarian Aid to Rough Sleepers
- Assisting with completion and submission of paperwork
- 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
Please note: Driving Licence is essential for this role
If you have any queries on the role please make contact with Stacey Dyke: stacey.dyke@thewallich.net or Emma Wilkins: Emma.Wilkins@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 26th 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.
At The Wallich, we’re fully committed to supporting and improving Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to ensure we’re the best community we can be. There is always still room to evolve and improve and we are striving to create an environment where all staff can bring their authentic selves to the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and if you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require, please contact recruitment@thewallich.net or call 02920 668 464