Community Volunteer, Barnsley

Voluntary Basis

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Part‑Time

Are you passionate about helping others and making a positive impact in your local community? We’re looking for compassionate and dedicated volunteers to support older people in engaging with a variety of activities and accessing their local community.

As a Community Volunteer, you will play a key role in helping older individuals maintain their independence, social connections, and well‑being by encouraging participation in local activities, and providing companionship.

• A friendly and approachable attitude with a genuine interest in supporting older people. Empathy and patience, with an understanding of the challenges that older people may face
• Reliability and commitment to the role
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals of all backgrounds
• A willingness to undertake an informal induction and any relevant training provided
• No prior experience is necessary, but a positive, can‑do attitude is essential!

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people
• Experience in community engagement and supporting vulnerable individuals
• Training and development to enhance your skills in supporting older adults
• A reference upon successful completion of your volunteering
• The satisfaction of knowing you’re helping to combat loneliness and isolation in your community!

This role provides support to individuals at one of our two Extra Care services in Barnsley, with one service based in Royston and the other in Hoyland.

• Engage in friendly conversation, building rapport and offering companionship
• Help older individuals stay connected with their community and reduce social isolation
• Support with light administration tasks, if required (e.g., assisting with booking activities, gathering feedback)
• Report any safeguarding concerns to Creative Support staff members
• Understand and work within Creative Support Policies and procedures, respecting boundaries
• Attend regular supervisions with your allocated volunteer supervisor and complete any training provided

Hours: Flexible Days and Times