WE NEED YOUR HELP!
We warmly invite anyone considering becoming a volunteer to contact Annette for an informal discussion and to obtain an application form.
If you are interested in the work we do, come along and enjoy a cuppa and a chat and observe what we get up to!
5 reasons to volunteer:
- Develop new skills
- Help a cause that lights you up
- Meet new people
- Connect with the community
- Make a difference to someone’s life
We are a registered charity and a team of 15 trained volunteers. The training programme is as follows:
- Drugs and alcohol awareness
- Listening skills
- Mental health issues
- Domestic abuse
- Roles and responsibilities/DBS checks
- Trauma training
- First aid
- Safeguarding
- Conflict resolution
- Other training will be supplied as needs are identified
Volunteers support in ladies lounge with some of the following roles
- Physically setting up the room, moving tables and chairs into place etc.
- Bringing in cakes and lunch items (all reimbursed)
- Cooking lunch on a Monday
- Making teas/coffees
- Listening and talking to the Ladies
- Craft activities, assisting with making items with the ladies at the craft table
- Giving talks and presentations
Note – volunteers are not expected to do all these roles, these are just examples of the work we do and a volunteer is not expected to attend every session, just what works for them.
Annette : 07895155965 or email: deputyladieslounge@outlook.com
It is rewarding to see the changes that take place in a woman’s life when she is appreciated, cared for and encouraged.
If you are interested in the work we do, come along and enjoy a cuppa and a chat and observe what we get up to!
To make a difference in someone’s life, you don’t have to be brilliant, rich, beautiful or perfect. YOU JUST HAVE TO CARE!
We are a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, raising our own funds and so donations are always gratefully received, please contact Annette for donation bank details or email deputyladieslounge@outlook.com
Torbay Ladies Lounge CIO Number : 1171754