JEWISH CARE

Evening Bridge Club Support 

Sandringham is looking for volunteers to assist staff setting up and clearing away refreshments for their new evening Bridge club.

Role Summary: 

Set up and clear away coffee & tea refreshments.

Take names on a register.

Those volunteers who can play, may occasionally be asked to fill in if necessary. However, as the tables are booked in a four this would be rare.

Time Commitment:  Tuesdays 4.45 – 7.00pm

 
How this role makes a difference: By coordinating a regular Bridge Game and helping with the session, you will enable our clients to continue playing Bridge which they are passionate about, connect with others in the community who have a similar interest, alleviate loneliness and isolation and give the opportunity for our clients to feel part of a community.   
 

What you’ll be doing in this role: 

• Help set up the Bridge game and organise players/tables 

• Occasionally be an extra player if needed (very rare)
• Be a welcoming face

• Chat to the players and make sure everyone is involved 

• Assist with refreshments and the general smooth-running of the session 

Skills, experience, and attributes required: 

• Confidently engage with a diverse range of people and enjoy helping others.  

• A strong understanding and of issues that affect people in later life.  

• Reliability, consistency and dependability.  

• Good conversational and listening skills with a clear speaking voice.  

• Patience, empathy and a non-judgemental attitude.  

• The ability to work independently but also stay within the role’s boundaries – recognising what should and shouldn’t be done and when to seek advice or report concerns. 

Induction, Learning & Development: 
Training is available so volunteers can carry out their roles to the highest professional standards, develop new skills, build confidence, make new friends and take on new and increasingly responsible tasks.   
 
Jewish Care will provide the following training, essential for this role: 
 

• Provide you with access to a Volunteer Handbook and all Policies and Procedures. 
• Provide Induction Training:  Getting to know Jewish Care, Communication & Disability Awareness, Boundaries & Confidentiality, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, GDPR. 
• Provide on the job induction. 

Benefits of Volunteering with Jewish Care: 

Without our volunteers, we simply couldn’t function.  We absolutely depend on you.  Whatever your age, disability, whether you are working, unemployed or retired, there are opportunities to help at Jewish Care. 

As well as helping others you’ll get the chance to develop skills, build confidence and make new friends. 

• Enhance the lives of older people, making a real difference to the Jewish Community we support. 

• Be part of a great team and make new friends.  

• Build your confidence and develop transferable skills.  

• Access to a comprehensive training programme designed for the social care environment. 

• Gain valuable experience and enhance your CV 
   

Our aim is to enable people to enjoy a first-class experience as volunteers, making the most of their skills to make an impact on the communities that Jewish Care serve. 
 

If you have any questions at all about volunteering with Jewish Care,  please contact volunteers@jcare.org or telephone 020 8922 2405. 

This is a voluntary position that supports the work or our services and is not replacing the work of a paid member of staff.  This role does not form any part of any contract of employment.