Opportunities Available

There are numerous opportunities for additional volunteers. All the functions  mentioned below are currently covered but the more people involved the easier it is for everyone and also it facilitates improving the running of the House.

There are opportunities for three categories of volunteer

• Executive Committee

• House Committee

• Friend of the House

Volunteers could be in just one, two or even all three categories.

Skills and qualities required: A person with some experience either in business or in dealing with the elderly.

Role:-This would entail attending meetings which are currently held every 6 weeks. The responsibilities of the Executive Committee are:-

• give the society purpose

• ensure that the society keeps to the law

• ensure that the society’s finances are sound

• ensure that staff and volunteers work to best effect

• make the society accountable to others

• manage the House Committee effectively

Commitment required:- To attend meetings every 6 weeks and prepare for the same.

Role:-This would entail attending meetings which are currently held every 6 weeks

The responsibilities of the House committee are:-

• to act on behalf of the Executive Committee

• make sure that the residents’ needs are properly met

• to bring active volunteers into direct contact with residents

• to observe health and safety requirements

• to work within the policies of the society

• to oversee the interests of the staff.

Commitment required:- To attend meetings every 6 weeks and prepare for the same.

Role:-There are many varied ways to be of assistance. Please see below.

Commitment required:- From as little as an average of an hour a week.

Role:-You would attend and assist at social events. For example, coffee mornings, trips out, shopping and entertainment in house. Alternatively, if you are a car driver, you could help with transport on occasions. A mileage allowance would be paid.

Role:-You would do the same at Garrad House and manage larger maintenance tasks which are to be undertaken by outside help..

Role:-You would field all enquiries about the House and offer to show interested parties around the House explaining the daily routine and mentioning the social activities. To keep in regular contact so that all are aware of any changing circumstances. This would need to be generally accessible by telephone so an answer phone would be desirable.

Role:-To make more people aware of the existence of the house, the facilities it provides and the benefits of living there. This to achieved by press releases, advertising, etc.

Role:-To be completely responsible for arranging the social such as bus trips, coffee mornings, theatre trips, in house entertainment etc.

Role:-To take the minutes of either or both the meetings of the House committee and the Executive committee which currently occur every 6 weeks.

Role:- To manage the above list of vacancies and take steps to fill any vacancies by personal contact or advertising. To liaise with other volunteers and ensure they are being efficiently utilised. To run an induction course for new volunteers.

Role:- To fetch a hired mini bus and transport residents assisting them board and disembarking.