Therapeutic Community Day Volunteer [20698]

Lothlorien Therapeutic Community

• Attending Lothlorien during the week at pre-appointed times to take part in the daily routines.
• Helping to provide support and encouragement to residents to sustain the daily routines.
• ‘Doing with’ rather than ‘doing for’ residents so everyone can participate.
• Befriending in an open, tolerant and non-judgemental manner.
• Communicating in a non-intrusive manner.
• Respecting privacy of confidential information, except in exceptional cases.
• Driving the community vehicle (optional).
Daily Routines include:
• Garden work e.g. weeding, sowing seeds, planting out seedlings, picking vegetables.
• Woodland work e.g. collecting wood, planting trees.
• Housework e.g. cleaning, cooking, preserving food.
• Facilitated sessions e.g. Tara Rokpa therapy, yoga, Qi gong, mindful walks.
• Communal Lunch (for full day volunteers)

Basic Information

Other
  • Physical health benefits
  • Social benefits
  • Mental well-being
  • Instrumental benefits

Volunteer Commitment

Daily
Minimum 1 day a month
Long-term volunteer = over six months
Weekdays, Daytime
No

Accessibility and Inclusion

Yes
Mental, Other
Yes
Conversational
No
Yes
No gender restriction

Requirements

None
None
Kind-hearted and empathetic individuals. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Reliability and a commitment to regular visits.
No

Training and Induction

1 trial day with a tour of the site. On following days: PVG application; House induction; Garden induction; Volunteer handbook for reading
Training on site will be given as and when required. Online training required in two simple courses: Equality, diversity and human rights and Level 1 Raising Awareness of Adult Support and Protection
1-2 days
In-person

Process and Logistics

Application form, References required, Informal chat, Probation period
Public Liability, Personal Accident, Professional Indemnity
Yes
No