Bedroom Organiser

As a Volunteer with Brainkind (formerly Sue Ryder) you’ll be helping provide incredible care to people with life-limiting illness and their families and carers. It’s so important that all our residents have a personal space that really feels like their own. We are looking for someone to support

residents to personalise their bedrooms in any way that makes it special and homely for them.

Activities in the role will include:

• Helping personalise each room to the residents taste
• Maintaining the bedroom, ensuring the room is looking tidy and comfortable
• Organising bedroom draws and wardrobe
• Enjoying social interaction with each resident

How often we’d like your support

Ideally we hope you’d volunteer at least a couple of hours per week, however all our roles are flexible and times should be agreed with your local centre.

The skills and experience you’ll need for this role

You will need to:

• Be engaging and able to motivate others to join in.
• Be reliable and professional. 
• Have a warm, friendly, adaptable, caring approach.
• Be able to work within personal and organisational boundaries.
• Be well-organised, enthusiastic and self-motivated.

What you can expect from us

We want to provide a volunteering environment that is inclusive, stimulating, friendly and supportive. As part of our commitment to you we will:

● Make sure you have all the training you need in your role

● Ensure you are appreciated and respected

● Provide you with regular support in a way that suits you

● Ask for your feedback and provide opportunities for you to help shape our future

● Celebrate your successes and recognise your contribution

● Resolve any concerns or complaints promptly and fairly

● Ensure you have a clear idea of what your involves

● Reimburse any out of pocket travel expenses

Some of the benefits to you

● Make new friends and feel connected

● Build your confidence and improve your wellbeing

● Enhance your CV and gain written references for prospective employers

● Help change lives and support your local community

Join a team that celebrates diversity and individual differences

Additional information about volunteering

In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities outlined in this profile, all Brainkind volunteers should be aware of their specific responsibilities:

● Demonstrating a commitment to undergoing relevant checks, ongoing training and

following all Brainkind policies and procedures.

● Adhering to all health and safety and fire regulations and to cooperate with the Charity

in maintaining good standards of health and safety.

● Promoting a positive attitude towards diversity and inclusion within the Charity.

● Demonstrating a commitment to Brainkind's aims, objectives, core values and

behaviours.

● All volunteers are expected to understand their duties and responsibilities relating to

data protection. They should familiarise themselves with the Brainkind Data Protection policy and complete any related training requested of them