Volunteering

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Volunteering 

Headway Gloucestershire is lucky to have a fantastic team of volunteers working with us.  Volunteers undertake a range of tasks including:-

  • General assistance in the provision of daily support in our Enablement Centre. 
  • Helping us to deliver our activities for example discussion groups, woodwork, arts and crafts, computing, reading, writing. 
  • Fundraising support 

Our volunteers work with an experienced staff team including a Personal Development Co-ordinator, Day Co-ordinator and support staff who provide information and guidance to support volunteers with their tasks. 

    What we ask from our Volunteers:- 

    • To respect the dignity of everyone who attends Headway House 
    • To work towards a positive and constructive day for everyone 
    • To work on activities with attendees whether individually or in groups, within the guidelines and objectives given by the day co-ordinator 
    • To assist with household duties, such as tea and coffee making, setting tables and clearing away 
    • To follow Health and Safety procedures 
    • To maintain confidentiality 
    • To give feedback to the Day Co-ordinator 

    Skills/Qualifications Required: 

    1. Commitment  to Headway Gloucestershire’s visions and values 
    1. Commitment to Equality and Diversity 
    1. Experience of working with and caring for people 
    1. Ability to work as part of a team 

    Other Requirements: 

    • Prospective volunteers must provide 2 referees. 
    • Prospective volunteers must be willing to disclose all information about convictions in a court of law, no matter when they occurred and to undertake a Vetting and Barring check. 

     

     

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      About Headway Gloucester

      Suffering from a head injury, require rehabilitation or support someone that has a head injury? Headway Gloucester is here to help you.

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      There are lots of ways Headway Gloucester can help you and anyone with an ABI. Learn more below:

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      We need lots of support to ensure the survivability of our crucial services. Learn more about how you can help below:

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      Headway Gloucester provides support and rehabilitation for those suffering from head injuries or those caring for head injury patients and family members. We are affiliated with the UK Headway Charity.

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