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Volunteer mealtime helper Main Purpose: To Provide transport for clients coming to stay from outside the area from their home address and return. To when necessary provide transport for inpatients and outpatients to and from The Sussex Beacon for medical appointments within the Brighton and Hove area, both accompanied by a member of staff and unaccompanied. To provide transport for clients within Brighton and Hove who would otherwise be unable to access the Day Service or Women’s Service. Directed by: Volunteer Coordinator IPU Team Manager & Manager of Health Management Services Time Commitment Flexible Enhanced DBS: Required Key qualities of

Volunteer receptionist Role purpose: To welcome and assist all guests arriving at The Sussex Beacon, ensuring that they have signed in and are met by the relevant staff member. To answer the telephone and deal with any subsequent enquiries. Deal with couriers delivering to and from the Beacon. Keeping the reception area orderly and tidy. Assist with any other admin duties such as photocopying, mail outs etc. Time commitment: Shift duration: TBC Shift times: TBC Monday to Saturday TBC Sunday Responsible to:      Kitchen Manager Key qualities of volunteer Good communication skills Ability to make people feel welcome and

Volunteer mealtime helper Main Purpose:        Role purpose: To support kitchen and clinical staff during mealtimes by: Checking stock and preparing food orders (Daytime) Taking mealtime orders from clients (Daytime) Laying the table in the downstairs dining room Refilling the fridge and cupboards in IPU Taking the food trolley with prepared food orders from kitchen to the IPU Laying and clearing the table in the IPU lounge Filling and emptying the dishwasher Chat with clients while they are eating, if they wish to do so Ensure that everything is tidied and put away before you leave Ensuring the kitchenette/dining area is

Charity Shop Volunteer Main Purpose:        Charity shop volunteers are based in our two charity shops and help with the day to day running of the shops. They interact with customers, help to process donations and purchases and are the frontline ambassadors of The Sussex Beacon and a key part of the fundraising team. Role Description:   Charity Shop Volunteer Time commitment: Shift duration: 4hrs – 6hrs Shift times: 9am-1pm or 1pm-5pm Monday to Saturday 11am-4pm Sunday Responsible to:      Shop Manager & Volunteer Coordinator  Key qualities of volunteer Working with others Excellent communication skills face to face and on the telephone. Ability