Founded in 2012, Green Squirrel is a social enterprise based in Cardiff. Our vision is a Wales of connected and caring communities, where every individual and organisation is empowered to be part of a greener, fairer future.
We’re seeking people to join our new Meet and Greet team at Railway Gardens, our Community Resilience Hub in Splott.
If you love chatting with people and you’re looking for a relaxed role then this could be the perfect opportunity for you! We’re looking for Meet & Greet volunteers to be on site during opening times to help visitors feel welcome, answer their questions, show them around if they wish and offer more information. The site can get busy but it isn’t always – during quiet times it’s a good opportunity to catch up on a book or potter in the community garden! Our lovely new, heated Welcome Cabin includes a sofa, computer, a tea/coffee station (and biscuits of course) and other amenities to ensure your comfort.
What can you expect from this role?
As a Meet and Greet volunteer you will:
– Be supported to use your people skills to ensure everyone feels welcome, helping to build a more caring community.
– Build your communication and customer service skills.
– Learn about the day to day workings of a varied community project.
– Signpost visitors around the physical site and also onto suitable local events and activities.
– Help visitors get involved – everything from signing up new volunteers to taking room booking enquiries or accepting donations.
– Help with some simple ‘pottering’ jobs that keep the site safe and beautiful – such as watering or litter picking.
– Be part of a friendly, welcoming team.
– Get a snazzy Railway Gardens T-shirt!
What skills do you need for this role?
We’re looking for people who:
– Enjoy chatting to people and feel able to offer a friendly welcome
– Have a conversational level of English – you do not need perfect language skills!
– Would enjoy helping visitors find the information that they need.
– Are happy working with other volunteers in pairs or threes.
– Can commit to a two hour slot, ideally weekly but at least once per month.
Tags: Community, companionship socialising
Contact
Hannah GarciaAddress:
Railway Gardens, End of Adeline Street, Cardiff, CF24 2BH
Email: hannah@greensquirrel.co.uk
Tel: 07542 074303
Mob: 07542 074303
Web: https://greensquirrel.co.uk/meetandgreet/
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