Nightstop Host Volunteer

Minimum Age –  25

Disclosure Checks – DBS Enhanced

Is driving essential for the role? - No

What we need you to do:

• Be over 25yrs, with access to a suitable, private spare room.
• Be able to provide overnight accommodation on a night-by-night basis
• Provide an evening meal and breakfast in the morning 
• Agree to maintain regular communication with Nightstop staff.  
• Agree to attend supervision, training, and support meetings 
• Be able to commit to the scheme and offer at least 3 days per month of availability.

What skills and experience do you need:

·        To be warm & friendly with an understanding of issues faced by homeless young people  (full training provided)

·        A sense of humour and approachable nature.

·        The ability to set out appropriate boundaries.

.         A Willingness to listen.

·        To work within Action for Children and Nightstop’s policies and procedures, particularly Child Protection and Confidentiality. 

What we can offer:

• An excellent opportunity to build skills and experience in a Social Care environment.
• We can be a reference for any future endeavours.
• Access to exclusive volunteer benefits.

What we ask of you:

·        To provide two references from non-family members and other relevant documents related to the role.

·        To keep to all the charity’s policies and guidelines.

·        To complete an induction and any training relating to the role.

If you have any further questions about the role, or need assistance with application form then please contact katy.overton@Actionforchildren.org.uk or 01202 525643