At Monday Lunch Club, we invite members of the community who usually lunch alone, to have lunch with us as a group at the Greenway Centre in Southmead. We organise their transport so as not to miss anybody out and as well as lunch, we provide games and activities. Every now and then we take the lunch club on the road, recent days out have included SS Great Britain and Bristol Zoo. It's always a giggle and a nice time had by all!
What will lunch club volunteers be asked to do?
- Support members to connect with others and help with activities
- Help create a welcoming environment
- Assist members walking from the bus, to the café
- Create activities if wanting too
- Make hot drinks and take food orders
- Be able to attend at least one session a month (sessions are twice a month on a Monday)
We are looking for volunteers who;
- Are caring, sympathetic and non-judgemental
- Have initiative
- Are good communicators
- Have an understanding of the importance of boundaries and developing positive and helpful relationships
- Are reliable
What you can expect from Southmead Development Trust as a volunteer
- Any relevant training
- Regular volunteer get togethers
- Ongoing support from the Volunteer Coordinator
- Full Southmead Development Trust induction