Adult Education Volunteer (Lambeth)

at  British Red Cross Volunteer

Community Education delivers workshops to support people to become more resilient and empowered to help those around them, resulting in more kind and inclusive communities. We are looking for individuals who: - Ideally, have availability to deliver at least one workshop each week, and having flexibility with their availability would also be advantageous (workshops usually run on weekdays between 9am and 5pm, with occasional opportunities in the evenings or at weekends) - Ideally, can do this role for at least 12 months, 8 hrs per month - Are willing to undertake all the required training for this role - Are willing to travel up to an hour each way, to reach workshop venues, and who are able to carry learning materials or lightweight training equipment with them - Have use of your own phone and laptop/computer - IT literate, confident to deliver workshops independently after completion of in-house training, living in the local area and willing to be the face of British Red Cross Community Education by promoting our workshops in their community Diversity Statement Diversity is something we celebrate. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross and feel that you belong. We want to create an inclusive environment and promote and spread the power of kindness. As part of creating an inclusive space we have an expenses policy that prioritises volunteers not being out of pocket for expenses linked to your role. If up-front costs are difficult, you can speak to your volunteering manager about this to find alternatives. We welcome refugees, asylum seekers and others currently in the UK to volunteer with us. We want volunteering to be accessible to everyone. Health & Safety Statement We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment and will also have a conversation with you to discuss and identify any adjustments you may need. If you have any questions before applying, please contact us at volunteerrecruitment@redcross.org.uk
Why we want you: Community Education delivers free confidence-building workshops across the UK, and we want you to help us equip communities to become more resilient by delivering workshops on a range of humanitarian topics, including First Aid and Wellbeing. This is a wonderful opportunity to represent the British Red Cross in your local community, whilst volunteering within a supportive and inclusive team.
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Tasks: Delivering a range of interactive workshops to groups of people in community settings. These can include carers groups, over 65s and those affected by issues such as homelessness and substance misuse.
Promoting our Community Education workshops within your community.
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Skills: Confidence to independently deliver workshops to a group of people in a community setting.
Able to communicate effectively with community groups, and with our partner organisations
Ideally, you will have a reasonable level of IT literacy, and have access to suitable IT equipment
Responsible, organised and reliable
Passionate about exploring humanitarian issues and values
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Benefits: The opportunity to share your skills and knowledge to help people in your community
The opportunity to develop your existing skills, whilst gaining new skills and experience within the voluntary sector
Training provided with ongoing personal development
Reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives

Please refer the Job description for details