Volunteer - Activities Support (Older People Services) (Hassocks)
Description
At The Salvation Army Older People’s Services, we are rooted in love. We are committed not only to delivering high quality care, but to sharing God’s love through compassion, mutual accountability, passion, integrity, boldness and respect.
We are looking for warm and enthusiastic volunteers to support our Activities Team in creating engaging and life enriching experiences for care home residents.
As a Volunteer Activities Support member, you will work alongside the Activities Team Leader to help bring connection, creativity and enjoyment into daily life. Through crafts, music, games, storytelling, gentle exercise and themed events, you will help create meaningful moments that enhance wellbeing and reduce isolation.
This role offers you the opportunity to develop skills in activity planning and delivery, make meaningful community connections and new friendships, and to be part of a service rooted in love and dignity
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference while gaining valuable experience in a supportive and caring environment.
Location: Villa Adastra, Hassocks
Hours: Flexible with a regular commitment of approximately 2 to 3 hours per week
The impact you'll have
As a Volunteer, you will:
- Enhance the quality of life for older people through meaningful activity and companionship
- Encourage participation and inclusion for residents, including those living with dementia
- Help create moments of joy, laughter and connection
- Support residents to maintain a sense of identity, creativity and belonging
- Contribute to a warm and nurturing care environment
Your presence and encouragement can brighten someone’s day in ways that truly matter.
The skills you'll need
You will need to have the following skills in order to participate:
We are looking for volunteers who have:
- A warm, friendly and patient manner
- Good communication skills
- A genuine interest in older people and people living with dementia
- The ability to work as part of a team and use initiative when needed
- Reliability and a willingness to commit regularly
No formal experience is required. Compassion, consistency and enthusiasm are key. Guidance and ongoing support will be provided from our experienced care home team.
When
Schedule
Flexible times
Commitment
Ongoing
You will need
Criminal record check required
THE SALVATION ARMY
Health, disability and social care
The Salvation Army is a Christian church and charity working across the UK and Ireland to support people and communities in need. Our work is rooted in faith and driven by a commitment to love, serve, and stand alongside people in practical and meaningful ways.
We support individuals and communities through a wide range of services including homelessness, addiction, unemployment, modern slavery, debt, and isolation.
Volunteers play a vital role in bringing this work to life. We offer a wide range of volunteering opportunities and warmly welcome people from all backgrounds to get involved, contribute their time and skills, and help make a positive difference in local communities.
Come and be part of something that makes a real difference, in your community and in the lives of others.