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- 19 Apr 2012
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BEFRIENDER – ST WILFRIDS CENTRE
Description
St Wilfrids Centre is a day time centre for homeless and vulnerable people. As a volunteer you shall be helping to support the clients, St Wilfrids work with, as a befriender by listening and talking to them. You will also be engaging with them in activities such as pool, table tennis and board games.
Commitment
Volunteers shall be required all year round for a minimum of 3 and half hours to a maximum of 6 hours on a Tuesday.
Essential Skills
As a volunteer it is essential that you are sensitive to clients’ needs and have good communication and listening skills.
CRB Requirements
A CRB is required for this opportunity. This can be provided for all home students.
Type of Opportunity
This is an individual opportunity with an external organisation. Students are required to apply through the normal Volunteering application process and may then be invited for an informal interview with the external organisation.
Sign Up
To find out more information about this opportunity or speak to a member of staff contact Volunteering at volunteering@shu.ac.uk or call 0114 225 5005.To sign up now please complete the volunteering Application Form. Please be aware there are options for your 2nd and 3rd choice opportunities so please choose these before you completing the application form.
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