Volunteer Opportunities
Opportunity hosted by: Grit Street Aid
Description:
They will ride an e-cargo bike and distribute living essentials to rough sleepers in the centre of Manchester and Salford. Ground staff will support the rider with vital information over the locations of rough sleepers and the help they need to help survive street life.
What type of activity will volunteers be doing?: Administration, Counselling, Drugs Alcohol and Addictions, Health and Wellbeing, Homeless and Housing, Mental Health
Where is the opportunity based?: Greater Manchester
Wards opportunity based in: Barton & Winton, Blackfriars & Trinity, Boothstown and Ellenbrook, Broughton, Cadishead & Lower Irlam, Claremont, Eccles, Higher Irlam & Peel Green, Kersal & Broughton Park, Little Hulton, Ordsall, Pendleton & Charlestown, Pendlebury & Clifton, Quays, Swinton & Wardley, Swinton Park, Walkden North, Walkden South, Weaste and Seedley, Worsley & Westwood Park
Volunteering location accessbility: Lift to other floors / step free access throughout the building, Accessible toilets
Availability required:
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What is the duration of the volunteering opportunity?: Long term
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Skills and qualifications that may be needed or developed:
At least 5 years riding experience or similar and a basic knowledge of the homeless community.
This opportunity is suitable for the following groups: All
Is this opportunity suitable for under 18s?: No
Does this opportunuity have gender restrictions?: No
Are out of-pocket expenses covered for volunteers?: Yes