Older person tea party organiser

Welcoming and supporting new volunteers into the tea party group so they can start volunteering with confidence.

Welcoming new older guests to the tea party group and contacting them before their first tea party group so that they feel welcome and comfortable.

Arranging the annual tea party schedule so the hosts know when it’s their turn to host and older guests and drivers know where the tea parties are each month.

Matching older guests to volunteer drivers, so the same drivers collect and drop off the same older guests each month.

Keeping in regular contact with the tea party group older guests and volunteers, and sharing any updates from Re-engage that are relevant to them.

What skills do I need?

This is a fun, flexible and rewarding role which will really suit someone who likes planning and organisaing. It will also enable you to connect with, and make a real and lasting difference to, the lives of older people who are experiencing social isolation or loneliness.

As a valued Re-engage volunteer you’ll receive training, support and regular updates and communication from the Re-engage team.

We’re looking for tea party group coordinators who have:

Good admin and organisation skills

Good problem-solving skills

A friendly nature

Good listening skills

Good conversation skills

Patience and understanding

A passion for improving the lives of lonely and isolated older people

When do I need to be available?

Details

This is a flexible, remote volunteer role that can be done anytime to suit your lifestyle and other commitments.