Re-engage is a charity that is positive about older age and committed to fighting loneliness so that people can have social lives and friendship groups however old they are. We inspire and enable ...
Huntingdon Tea Party Host
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Ailsa Guard Re-engage
#119222
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Do you love a good chat over a cuppa? Then you'd make a wonderful Tea Party Host!
Our monthly tea parties are a lifeline for people aged 75 and over who feel cut off from their community. An afternoon of tea, cake and conversation can make the world of difference - and that's where you come in.
As a volunteer host, you'll open your home (or a local community space) for a couple of hours on a Sunday afternoon once or twice a year to welcome a small group of local people - usually between 4-12, including older people, volunteer drivers and a group coordinator.
If you can offer a warm smile and a welcoming space, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits
- Make a real difference and brighten someone's day
- Enjoy heart-warming conversations and build new friendships
- It's a small commitment that has a big impact - plus we'll give you lots of support and encouragement.
We're looking for friendly, welcoming people who enjoy chatting and making others feel at home. You'll need to be:
- Available on a Sunday afternoon
- Organised - able to plan a relaxed get-together and make sure everyone feels included
- A good conversationalist - someone who loves hearing people's stories and maybe sharing a few of your own
- Patient and empathetic - understanding that some guests may need a little extra time and support
- For everyone's comfort and safety, your home should have easy access and a downstairs toilet available for guests.
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About Re-engage
Re-engage is a charity that is positive about older age and committed to fighting loneliness so that people can have social lives and friendship groups however old they are. We inspire and enable meaningful connections and shared experiences within communities across the UK for people over 75 facing loneliness and social isolation.
Our volunteers work together to create better communities and help to enrich the lives of our members by giving them something to look forward to.
Older people who may have felt very alone, now feel valued as individuals, continue to form friendships, and have groups that give support. We make sure that people know they are important well into old age. Respectful, determined, warm, pioneering, and local: we are Re-engage and we are bringing generations together.
Applications closing in 8 months.