North Tyneside FRY-day Lunch Club Volunteer

The role of the lunch club volunteer is to support this valuable service, which aims to help improve the quality of life older people who are socially isolated and may only get out to this activity.

Many lunch clubs also provide a range of activities, and volunteers help in groups to provide group members with the support they need to join in the activity. 

 This may include supporting an older person on a one-to-one basis to help them enjoy the activity.  The role will also involve setting and clearing tables and help serve refreshments. 

We ask for a minimum of 4 hours every Friday for at least six months.

Skills

• You are aged 18 and over
• Good listening skills
• Patience, empathy, and understanding of the needs of older people
• Ability to keep records of visits made
• Flexible, reliable, and punctual
• A clear sense of personal boundaries and confidentiality
• Able to provide non-judgemental support
• Engage with training and development.