Job Club and Digital Inclusion volunteer
On Your Way Job Club and Digital Inclusion
On Your Way Job Club and Digital Inclusion is run by and for local residents in Moulsecoomb and Bevendean. We provide on-the-spot advice at weekly drop-in sessions focused on finding work and training, digital inclusion, benefits and emergency help, adapted to the needs of those who use us. Our drop-ins run in community venues: Moulsecoomb Library, Bevendean Food Bank & Café and the Bevy. We run three drop-ins per week and provide follow-up support between sessions.
We are seeking volunteers to help at the drop-ins and with ongoing personalised support for our clients.
Some of the regular tasks we need help with are:
• Meeting clients at our drop-in sessions on Mondays
• Typing up CVs and job application letters
• Helping clients with online job searching
• Helping clients gain confidence in using the internet
• Installing virus protection on clients’ devices, advising about online safety
• Recording accurate monitoring data
• Delivering documents to clients between drop-in
Skills
Please get in touch for a chat if you are:
• A good listener, who can help people develop the confidence to get back into work
• Someone with basic computer skills, who can type up and lay out clear and attractive CVs
• Efficient and competent, able to use our existing monitoring systems
• Interested in event organisation, and willing to help with our annual community Job Fair
If you live in Moulsecoomb or Bevendean that is a bonus, but it is not essential.
You do not need to have experience in this type of work, but you do need to be able to listen and show understanding.
Benefits
1.
You would make a real difference to the lives of
the people you are working with. So far, we have helped over 300 people find
work.
2.
Our drop-ins are friendly and relaxed, full of
interesting people and their stories. Volunteering with us is a great way to
meet people and get to know them.
3.
We provide refreshments and cover all your
travel expenses.
Practical Considerations
Our Monday drop-in is at Moulsecoomb Library, The Highway,
Brighton BN2 4PA. This is the main drop-in where we need extra volunteers.
Our Wednesday drop-in is at Bevendean Foodbank and Café, Holy
Nativity Church Hall, Norwich Drive, BN2 4LA
Our Friday drop-in is at The Bevy, 50 Hillside, Brighton, BN2 4TF
All our venues are accessible by bus and there is on-street
parking nearby.
When do I need to be available?
| Details | We are looking for people who can help at our Monday drop-in (and maybe at other drop-in times: Monday 10-2, Wednesday 10-12, Friday 11-2) but there are also some activities that could be done at other times. For example, delivering CVs to clients, entering up data, typing up CVs and contacting employers about the job fair. |
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Where does this role take place?
Moulsecoomb Library
The Highway
Brighton
BN2 4PA
Bevendean Food Bank
Church Hall,
Norwich Drive
Brighton
BN2 4LA
The Bevy Pub
50 Hillside
Brighton
BN2 4TF
- Interests
- Computers, IT and Websites
- Disability
- Employment, Education and Training
- Mental Health
- Older People
- Activities
- Advice and Information
- Computers, IT and Websites
- Creativity
- Local Events
- Supporting People and Befriending
- Details
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Disabled Access
All our drop-in sessions are held in venues that are accessible to wheelchair users. We provide large keyboards for those with poor eyesight or dexterity. We adapt our working practices for those with sight or hearing disabilities. For example, we will write down more of our communications for those who are hearing impaired, if this is appropriate, and focus on verbal communication for those who are sight impaired. -
Equal Opportunities Policy or Statement
On Your Way is based in Bevendean, Moulsecoomb and Coldean (Brighton and Hove) and is open to all local residents. We aim to create an atmosphere of friendship, respect and care for each other. In particular, we will always ensure that no-one feels excluded and everyone feels welcome, listened to and included. We aim to treat every everyone equally, regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation -
Expenses
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Health and Safety
Yes: We have a Health & Safety Policy, reviewed regularly. The policy states: On Your Way Job Club and Digital Inclusion will take great care to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of our participants. • We will provide, maintain and oversee safe and healthy meeting spaces and equipment for both volunteers and participants • Each participant will be personally greeted and their individual needs taken into account • We will provide appropriate information, training and supervision to our volunteers • Anyone persistently displaying abusive or violent behaviour will be asked to leave the session • Our policies and procedures in relation to safeguarding are outlined in our Safeguarding Policy -
Induction
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Insurance Cover for Volunteers
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Other
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Suitable for 13 - 16 years
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Suitable for 16 - 18 years
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Suitable for a group of volunteers
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Suitable only for (e.g. 18+, LGBT, BAME, Women only)
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Support on Offer
We will provide on-the-job training and support from our experienced Chair -
This role is adaptable for different abilities
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Training
We will provide on-the-job training and support from our experienced Chair