Volunteer Role - EmploymentPlus Local Volunteer - Job Club Adviser
Hours: The time commitment is 2 hours per week - 13:00 - 15:00 on Tuesdays
Location: Willow House, Reading
We are looking for volunteers to help and support people experiencing homelessness who are looking for work. You don't need to have any experience of working with job seekers, as training will be provided, although you will need to be able to use a computer.
Tasks will include:
Establishing what support is required to help clients seek and gain employment
Helping clients create an email account and Universal Jobmatch account
Advising on and editing client CVs and help clients to fill out job application forms, both online and paper-based
Providing one-to-one support with computer use
Signposting clients to other agencies as required
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team in a community project delivered by the Salvation Army at Willow House Lifehouse, and just a couple of hours a week could go a long way to providing much needed support for the local community.
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For an informal chat or more information please contact GaryStocking-williams on 07909 006705 or gary.stocking-williams@salvationarmy.org.uk
Volunteer Role -Employment Plus Local Volunteer - Job Club Adviser
Hours: The time commitment is 3 hours per week - specific days/times to be agreed with the Employment Plus Local Coordinator
Location: Salvation Army Employment Plus, 28 Castle Street, Aberdeen
Job Club Adviser
Want to make a real difference to real people?
Then come and volunteer with us!
The Salvation Army (Employment Plus) is seeking inspiring volunteers to facilitate a computer group in Aberdeen city centre for unemployed individuals looking for work. The successful candidate will be involved in the planning and preparation of classes, as well as facilitating these sessions. Please note, a PVG check is required for this post.
Types of support that you can offer:
* CV writing
* Practical advice for job searches
* Online learning modules (iLearn)
* Supporting individuals to become digitally included
What's in it for you?
* Valuable work experience and references
* Professional development and learning new skills
* That warm fuzzy feeling that only comes from helping others in need
For all informal enquiries please contact SophieReith-Paterson on Sophie.Reith-Paterson@Salvationarmy.org.ukor 07767102842
Volunteer Role - Employment Plus Local Volunteer - Job Club Adviser
Location: Wandsworth Salvation Army
We are looking for volunteers to help and support members of our community who are looking for work. You don't need to have any experience of working with job seekers, as training will be provided, although you will need to be able to use a computer.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team in a community project delivered by the Salvation Army in Wandsworth, and just a few hours a week could go a long way to providing much needed support for the local community.
Volunteer Role - Employment Plus Local Volunteer - Job Club Host
We are looking for volunteers to help and support members of our community who are looking for work. Hosts will be there to welcome clients into the E+ Local Job Club and offer refreshments, as well as a listening ear.
The role will include helping to set up and pack down the Job Club and collecting good news stories so that we can celebrate the achievements of our job seekers.
Open three days per week, our centre offers a bargain sale, a lunch club for 50+, drop-in support and signposting service, plus worship on Sundays. Our in-house Employment Plus Local office also provides tailored support to help people become job-ready, to get a job and to stay in work.
We are looking for a Volunteer Social Media Assistant to work closely with our Employment Plus Local Job Adviser to create engaging content for our Facebook pages and seek out new social media avenues and ways of connecting with audiences.
We are looking for someone who can commit:
- At least 1-2 hours per week are to be spent in the centre to chat with our users, find stories and take photos (the centre is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9am-3pm)
- The time to create and schedule the posts can be organised autonomously. You are welcome to use our Chromebooks
- Attendance of our special events is not essential but would be very much appreciated
This is a great opportunity to use your writing and photography skills to support our outreach efforts and support the local community. We have a great team of staff and volunteers and would love to welcome you!
Hours: At least 1-2 hours per week in our centre ( on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9am-3pm), plus independent work time to create a minimum of 3 posts per week.
Location: Salvation Army Hoxton Community/Wellbeing Centre, 66 New North Road, London, N1 6TG
Role Summary: To provide a welcoming environment and to support job seekers on their journey towards employment.
Benefits: Meeting new people, rewarding experience making a difference to people lives, gain or develop transferrable skills and an opportunity to be part of a developing team. Reasonable out of pocket travel expenses are reimbursed if required.
Key Responsibilities: Your role will be to welcome visitors, make refreshments and registering new clients. You will support and guide clients through the job application processes, including CV's, application forms and online applications.
Skills and experience required:
You will have good listening &empathy skills and a non-judgemental approach. Basic IT skills including using Microsoft packages and accessing the internet are essential. Experience of job application processes would be desirable, but not essential. You should be in sympathy with the aims and objectives of The Salvation Army.
This role is subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to volunteer in the UK and an enhanced DBS check.
Commitment: 1 session per week 9.30am - 12.30am
Location: The Salvation Army Church Hall, Mitchells Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 8JB
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For further details please contact our Volunteer Coordinator on 01702 426260 or email hfeadmin@salvationarmy.org.uk