It’s fantastic that you’d like to find out more about volunteering at St Mungo’s. As a Hairdresser Volunteer, you will be working in one of our accommodation or assessment services to cut and style our clients’ hair.
At St Mungo’s we provide a bed and support to more than 3,150 people in accommodation
each night. As well as accommodation services, we also provide a range of services, such as
running activities, skills and employment training, and tenancy support, to help people at every stage of their recovery from homelessness. At the heart of all of our services is our
commitment for everyone to have a place to call home and fulfil their hopes and ambitions.
We know how important a good hair cut can be to raising someone’s self-esteem and could
be hugely impactful to our clients’ recovery. It is also important that while styling residents
hair that you are warm, friendly and empathetic to their needs.
What will I be doing?
As a Hairdresser Volunteer, you will be working in one of our accommodation or assessment
services to cut and style our clients’ hair. In this role, you will be supporting us with all or some of the following tasks:
- Cutting and styling our clients’ hair.
- Chatting to clients and getting to know them while cutting their hair.
- Adhering to St Mungo’s Policies and Procedures at all times.
- Promoting St Mungo’s work in an appropriate manner.
- Actively promoting equality, diversity and inclusion among staff, fellow volunteers
and clients.
Where/ When will I be volunteering?
Bristol (female identifying only as it is a women's only service) – timing dependent on volunteer availability
Service is located in the Bedminster area of Bristol
Do I need to have specific skills?
- Have the necessary experience.
- A Hairdressing Qualification and Insurance.
- Ability to see the best in people and to motivate individuals.
- Client and customer focused.
- A friendly personality, good interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and motivation.
- Willing to learn and develop within the role.
- Collaborative with good communication skills.
- An understanding of the causes of homelessness and its impact.
- Genuine interest in and commitment to St Mungo’s work and client group.
- An understanding of and commitment to diversity & equality.
We particularly welcome applicants with experience of using and moving on from
support services.
What support will I receive in return?
- Our core volunteer training as well as access to further learning and development
opportunities from our specialised Volunteer Services team. - A role induction and role-specific training as well as regular support from your
volunteer supervisor. - Reimbursed volunteering expenses.
- New skills and experience within the largest homelessness services provider -
both extremely valuable if you seek paid employment in the sector. - Professional references after 3 months volunteering.
- A dedicated volunteer services team to support your volunteering.
- Access to our Volunteer Development Pathway to help you to develop the skills
and experience to support your progression.
How can I apply?
Complete our online application form. Or, contact us at volunteer@mungos.org or on 0203
856 6160
https://www.mungos.org/volunteer_vacancy/hairdresser-volunteer/
Things to remember:
- Please look at the time commitments and locations required for this role and be sure you are able to commit. All of our roles require a 6 month commitment.
- A DBS check will be carried out for this role as it is a client-facing role.