Unity Junction Sessional Volunteer - Duffus Community Foundation

Bring your people skills and make a difference to the lives of local people in your community. DCF’s Unity Junction are seeking volunteers to support with community events and drop-ins happening in the space. This is a great opportunity to support the work of a local dynamic and forward-thinking charity.

About the Organisation

Duffus Community Foundation is a small, local, family founded charity focusing on supporting children and young people's wellbeing. We provide youth groups, workshops and 1-2-1 support in schools and in the community, across the London Boroughs of Sutton and Croydon. 

What you will be doing

Unity Junction is a community hub space run by Duffus Community Foundation (DCF) located within the St Nicholas Centre, Sutton. It offers a welcoming, inclusive space designed for growth, connection, wellbeing and community inclusion. We run a full programme of activities and sessions:

  • For young people: After-school club drop-in sessions, neuro-divergent group sessions, board games club, art, wellbeing sessions, advice and information services.
  • For adults & over-60s: Friendly tea-and-cake drop-ins, bingo club, mindful wellness activities, inter-generational projects.
  • Wellbeing art sessions and yoga/wellness series open to the public.
As a Unity Junction Sessional Volunteer, typical tasks include:
  • Welcoming people into the space and explaining what we do.
  • Making hot drinks/refreshments.
  • Supporting services delivering events/sessions by setting up the room (if you are able to), chatting to service-users and making people feel at ease.
  • Potential to open and lock up the venue in the future, if all parties are confident in this.

What's in it for you?

  • Make a real difference for children, young people and your community.
  • Meet new people and be part of a friendly, supportive team.
  • Learn new skills and gain experience in community work.
  • Feel good seeing the impact of your time and effort.
  • Be part of a kind, caring and vibrant charity family.
  • Be supported with your role and development.

What skills will you need?

We are looking for people with these skills and attributes:

  • Friendly and approachable with good communication skills.
  • Reliable and punctual.
  • Team player with a positive attitude.
  • Good listener with a caring nature.
  • Adaptable and willing to help with varied tasks.
Age Range: We can accept applications for under 18s, including from 16+.
 
Disability and Access Support: The venue is on the ground floor of the shopping centre which has ramp access and lifts. We are a kind and caring organisation that aims to support individuals to work to the best of their ability.

What's the time commitment and where? 

Time Commitment:

  • At least 3/4 hours per week, options to support with activities you are particularly interested in.
  • Timings are either 11-3 or 3-6 or a combination of both if you are available.
  • The morning session would be supporting adults in the space and the afternoon would be with young people.
  • Days would currently be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday, or a combination of these. 

Location:

Unity Junction, St Nicholas Centre, Sutton, SM1 1AY

How can I apply?

Please complete the form below and we will put you in contact with the organisation.   It’s helpful if you can tell us a little about yourself and why you’re interested in this role in the message box below. 

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