Meet and Greet Volunteer (Hounslow)

As a Meet and Greet Volunteer, you'll help create a warm, welcoming environment for people using our services. Offer a friendly chat, a listening ear, and support to help people feel valued, connected, and less alone. If you're empathetic and approachable, we'd love to hear from you. What you will be doing Greeting visitors, providing a safe and friendly environment, and “checking in and chatting” with service users. Offering beverages to our visitors while maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and service areas. Provide emotional support, active listening, and mental health assistance to individuals in distress. Ensure the environment is safe, maintain accurate records and adhere to safeguarding, food hygiene and GDPR The skills you need Strong communication and interpersonal skills, a non-judgmental attitude, and the ability to listen. Able to create a welcoming and inclusive setting that encourages involvement and openness. Approachable, respectful, and supportive with the ability to remain calm in interactions while demonstrating an empathetic and person-centred approach. What's in it for you Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year! Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun.