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Venue Address
Bolam Street
Gateshead
NE8 2TR
United Kingdom
54.950810004268, -1.6285214843997
Our charity, Teams and Bensham Community Care, provides a popular lunch club every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at our warm, welcoming centre in the Teams residential area.
Our lunch clubs run from mid morning to mid afternoon, and we are seeking a volunteer for one or more of the days to help all of our attendees, aged 65 and over, to feel welcome and to participate in activities that enhance their wellbeing.
As a volunteer, you could help with:-
-Making and serving cups of tea when the gentlemen arrive
-Chatting to the gentlemen to help and getting involved with any activities such as the daily quiz
-Serving food at lunch time and clearing plates
-Providing any help for gentlemen who need it when getting on and off our minibus when arriving or leaving the centre
-General cleaning and tidying of tables after the gentlemen have left.
"I'm staying connected with others, giving back to the community and gaining experience all at the same time" (TBCC Lunch Club Volunteer)
Join us in making a difference and bringing joy to the lives of older adults in our community!
Skills needed
Benefits for the Volunteer
There are so many benefits to volunteering at our lunch clubs.
You'll meet new people, make a positive difference in your local community, and gain/enhance valuable skills such in a health and social care setting:
-Communication Skills
-Helping people to connect, and get involved
-Helping at our lovely celebration events at Christmas and Easter for example (they're so much fun)
-Empathy
-Teamwork
This role can be an incredibly rewarding experience for those interested in personal growth while making a positive impact in the lives of older adults. It offers an opportunity to gain a
