Volunteer RegistrationForm

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Address
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I am available to see Volunteers on Wednesday’s and Saturday’s only, please state your preference:

WednesdaySaturday 

Jimmy’s is open every day(and night!).Ourvolunteersenhancetheserviceweprovide andare vital tothe smoothrunning of the projects. Mostofthe volunteerteamassistus regularly–either fortnightlyormonthly.However,we are verygrateful forwhatevertime you areableto offer.

Jimmy’s offers different shifts, activities and roles for volunteers to get involved in.

Reception Duties: I am available the following days on reception:

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Monday (10am-1pm weekly or fortnightly)

Monday (1pm-4pm each fortnight)

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Tuesday (1pm-4pm either weekly or fortnightly)

Tuesday (6pm-8pm either weekly or fortnightly)

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Wednesday (1pm-4pm either weekly or fortnightly)

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Friday(10am-1pm fortnightly)

Friday (1pm – 4pm weekly or fortnightly)

Friday (6pm-8pm weekly or fortnightly)

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Saturday (10am-1pm weekly or fortnightly)

Saturday (1pm-4pm weekly or fortnightly)

Saturday (6pm-8pm weekly or fortnightly)
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Sunday (10am-1pm weekly or fortnightly)

Sunday (1pm-4pm weekly or fortnightly)

Sunday (6pm-8pm weekly or fortnightly)

Lunch Sessions:

Monday (11:30am-1pm weekly or fortnightly)

Tuesday (11:30am-1pm weekly or fortnightly)

Wednesday (11:30am-1pm weekly or fortnightly)
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Activities:
Jimmy’s offers a variety of activities for our guests, these are run by staff and volunteers, please tick if you would be interested in facilitating the following activities:

Golf, Badminton and Tennis 
Movie Night(From 8pm)
Board Games
Karaoke
Piano/Guitar Sessions
Music Sessions (Digital Music – mixing music/use of decks)
Get Guide Sessions(see attached example)
Art & Craft Sessions
Creative Writing Sessions
Employability Sessions (i.e. CV writing/mock interviews)
Playstation Gaming Sessions
Beauty Sessions – (nails & facials/spa days)
Museum Visits with guests(Mon-Fri)
Yoga/Pilates
Meditation/Mindfulness
Haircuts/Barbering
Emergency First Aid
Quiz Night/Bingo
Gym Sessions(Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
Swim Sessions(Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
Football Sessions (Tuesday Only from 11:30am-1pm)
Photography(Mon-Fri)

What days and times would you be available to do your chosen activities?

What your preferred frequency be? (please place an X in your chosen box)

Weekly Fortnightly Monthly 

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Recruitment Process:
Once the contact form has been returned to the Volunteer Coordinator, you will be contacted within 10 working days with a date and time to come in for a chat, (there may be times when potential volunteers are place on a waiting list) This usually takes an hour. It takes approx. 2 weeks for the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)to be processed.

You can begin volunteering once we have viewed your DBS.

Volunteer Induction:
All Volunteers need to attend an induction, which takes 2 hours.
Upcoming Volunteer Induction:
Please put a X by the selected date:

Wednesday 18th April (7-9pm)
Saturday 19th May (10am – 12noon)
Wednesday 19th September (7-9pm)
Saturday 20th October (10am – 12noon)
Wednesday 14th November (7-9pm)

The volunteer role at Jimmy’s Cambridge

Person specification for all volunteers

  • A commitment to the core values of Jimmy’s:
  • Confidentiality: you strive to maintain the confidentiality and privacy of guests and the work of Jimmy’s
  • Honesty: you work with honesty and integrity
  • Inclusion: you always aim to include with particular attention to the principles of equality and diversity
  • Professionalism: you have a professional approach to everything you do
  • Passion: you are passionate about Jimmy’s and its work, and wanting the best outcomes for guests
  • Empathy: you can understand issues, situations and feelings that may affect our guests and will act appropriately.
  • Respect: we are respectful in all of your words and actions, at all times preserving the dignity and rights of everyone at Jimmy’s
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Awareness of professional boundaries
  • Ability to communicate clearly
  • Reliable and non-judgemental,
  • Positive ‘can do’ attitude
  • A willingness to attend an induction session that covers health and safety, overdose awareness, safeguarding and fire safety.

CRIMINAL RECORD

Jimmy’s Cambridge uses the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) to assess volunteers’ suitability for positions of trust, and complies fully with the DBS

Code of Practice. As an Equal Opportunities employer Jimmy’s Cambridge will not unfairly discriminate against you if you declare that you havea criminal record during your application/registration process. However, we are committed to the protection of vulnerable adults and so require an enhanced disclosure for all volunteers

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from volunteering with us.

We comply fully with the DBS Code of Practice regarding handling, use, storage, retention and disposal of criminal record disclosures.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Anything learnt about any guest staying at Jimmy’s Cambridge is treated as confidential, and all reasonable precautions will be taken to ensure that guests’ privacy is protected. You shall not at any time whilst volunteering, or at any time after your volunteering has terminated, disclose to any person any information as to the business dealings or affairs of Jimmy’s Cambridge or it’s guests, or as to any other matters which may come to your knowledge by reason of your voluntary position.

DATA PROTECTION

Jimmy’s is committed to maintaining your personal information in a manner which meets the requirements of the Data Protection Act (1998) and will take all reasonable steps to ensure that your personal data is kept secure against unauthorized access, loss, disclosure or destruction.

SAFEGUARDING OF VULNERABLE ADULTS

Many of Jimmy’s guests are vulnerable adults. This means we must take action if they are put at risk of, for example, physical, sexual, emotional, financial, professional or institutional abuse. This applies whether the abuse is committed by another guest, volunteer or member of staff. If you see anything that you believe could be a safeguarding issue, tell a member of staff or Jimmy’s CEO immediately.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Please comply with all health & safety procedures and instructions that are issued by staff, and please remember that you should always act in a safe and sensible manner while at Jimmy’s. Always operate equipment in the right way and always wear protective clothing provided.

DRUGS, ALCOHOL & WEAPONS

On Jimmy’s premises, we do not permit:

• possession, consumption, preparation, injection, trading, smoking, sharing or passing of illegal drugs.

• possession, consumption, sharing, passing or trading of alcohol.

• possession of weapons, or any item a member of staff thinks may be used as a weapon.

If a member of staff believes you are ‘under the influence’ whilst on duty at Jimmy’s, you may forfeit yourrole as a volunteer.

Copies of Jimmy’s full policies are available on request.

VOLUNTEER ROLES

Daytime & evening activities:

Mon – Sun, various times to suit. Run agreed activities (small groups on Jimmy’s premises) smoothly, providing feedback to staff team as appropriate. Ensure materials are prepared before the group and the workspace is tidied at the end of the group. Daytime activities include life-skills classes (budgeting, healthy living, back to work etc), arts & crafts, music, games.

Skills/qualifications: a keen interest in the subject matter

Reception:

Mon – Sun, various shifts between 10.00am and 8.00pm.

Take phone calls and answer queries or pass messages on. Greet visitors to Jimmy’s (funders, guests, donors etc). Deal with guest’s basic queries.

Skills/qualifications: we will show you relevant equipment operations (phones, door security). Good inter-personal skills to represent Jimmy’s on the ‘front line’.