Leighton Buzzard Tea Party Host
Re-engage
Do you love a good chat over a cuppa? Then you'd make a wonderful Tea Party Host!
As a tea party host, you’ll host a tea party in your home once or twice a year providing refreshments for the older guests, volunteer drivers and the tea party group coordinator. Each tea party group usually last for around two hours and normally take place on a Sunday afternoon. Tea parties provide a lifeline of friendship for socially isolated or lonely older people. The warm, regular, and friendly companionship provides a vital link with the outside world from which they’ve become isolated. We’re looking for tea party hosts who have: Good entertaining & conversation skills A friendly nature Good listening skills Basic understanding of food hygiene Patience and understanding A passion for improving the lives of lonely and isolated older people
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Catering,Community Work
Organising & Planning
To become a tea party host you’ll need to: Have an induction (phone or video) Complete an ID check Provide a reference Complete online volunteer training modules
This is a fun, flexible and rewarding role which will enable you to connect with and make a real and lasting difference to the life of an older person who is experiencing social isolation or loneliness. As a valued Re-engage volunteer you’ll receive training, support and regular updates and communication from the Re-engage team.
We'll ask you to host once or twice a year.
WC2A 2JR
7 Bell Yard
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