• Woodlands Resource and Respite Care Centre
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Donate here

As a charity, Woodlands relies heavily on donations and fundraising and the Friends of Woodlands - through the ever-popular Charity Shop - contribute greatly to the on-going improvement of Woodlands' facilities.

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• Do you have a few spare hours every week—even one or two will do?
• Do you enjoy working within a team and meeting new people?
• Have you thought about starting some voluntary work?
• Do you want to learn new skills?
• If you have answered Yes to any of the above questions then please contact Rachael. Full training is provided for any role you take on!

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Assisting at mealtimes

Many of our Guests require assistance at meal times.

With the help of our volunteers, meal times can be a much more social occasion for them.

What do our Guests think?
"The favourite part of my stay was meal times in the dining room because we can talk to both staff and the guests and there is often a bit of fun."

Are you
· Dependable and trustworthy?
· Sensitive and understanding?
· Reliable?
· Friendly and approachable?

Skills required
· Good listening and communication skills 
· Ability to work in a team
· Good organisational skills 


Anticipated Commitment
· The desirable volunteer commitment is between 6 – 8 hours per month
· This position is available 7 days a week – lunch and evening meals
· Additional opportunities are available if wanted

Training
· Induction session
· Shadowing session with staff members
· Volunteers are expected to attend annual on going training