Our aim is to be the first port of call for people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion; to support and empower them to take the next positive step in their lives, ...
Sponsored Sleepout Volunteer- Car Park Marshal Volunteer Event Volunteer
Practical details
Volunteering • One-off
Contact person
Siobhan Turner
Provided
#124415
Scan me or visit www.govolherts.org.uk/o/DENS/opportunities/Sponsored-Sleepout-Volunteer--Car-Park-Marshal-Volunteer-Event-Volunteer/124415 to join
The aim of the Sleepout is to give up your bed for just one cold winter night to help local people facing homelessness, raising vital funds for DENS.
This is a sponsored charity event- with the goal of raising vital funds for DENS Services as possible.
Every penny raised at the DENS Sponsored Sleepout will help local individuals and families facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion.
- On the night the main tasks will be to help control the flow and parking of cars in the car park as participants arrive. Showing them into the venue and to the main car parking area/ drop off pick up car parking zone.
- Registering all participants in on the evening, making sure emergency contact and health information is correct.
- Register new participants on the night.
- Help co-ordinate refreshments.
- Help with the flow of arrivals to the venue, registration process, onto activities and bed building.
- General help with setting up the event.
- Saturday morning- help with taking down the event and removing cardboard from the grounds.
- 7pm-10.30pm- Friday 20th November
- 6-9am- Saturday 21st November
Volunteering at the Sleepout is a fantastic opportunity to fulfil CSR whilstcollaborating with your local charity.
Strong sense of community spirit and enjoyment in giving back to others.
A good opportunity to meet lots of local people within our community and enhance networks and communication skills.
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About DENS
Our aim is to be the first port of call for people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion; to support and empower them to take the next positive step in their lives, secure and maintain a long-term housing option and be an active member of their community.
We ensure individuals have access to temporary and short-term accommodation, and individuals and families have access to emergency food and provisions. We provide a range of services so that people can develop the resilience, skills and confidence to take the next step in their lives.
We rebuild lives.
We provide a range of integrated services, which together form a pathway to support people towards an independent future. Our services include:
Outreach - Working with local rough sleepers to build trust and offer access to any services needed – with a focus on bringing people off the streets and into safe, stable accommodation.
Day Centre - A community-based setting, providing immediate expert advice, where anyone is welcome to drop in, have a shower, a hot meal and some clean clothes, all within a safe space.
The Elms - A 44-bed hostel providing emergency and short-term accommodation to single, homeless adults.
Crash Pad - Emergency overnight accommodation offered to people during severe cold weather, or when we are unable to accommodate them immediately at The Elms.
Move On - Providing support for The Elms residents into more independent living in shared accommodation.
Resettlement - Supporting clients moving from The Elms or Move On into council, social housing or private rental.
Therapy Centre - In-house therapy support on a one-to-one or group basis to help clients process past trauma.
Employability and Social Enterprises - Empowering people to build their confidence and self-worth whilst improving their employment prospects. We also offer opportunities to develop relevant skills through training and work experience, including at our social enterprises, The Bike Project and The Kitchen Café.
Foodbank - Providing emergency food parcels and household provisions to local individuals and families facing poverty.
In the Community - Supporting people in the community during this cost of living crisis and helping reduce the need for the Foodbank.
Applications closing in 3 months.