The Newport Skill Share Project is an exciting project that operates across Newport and is led by the needs, wants and interests of the local communities. It brings together younger people and older people to build skills, make meaningful connections across generations and reduce feelings of isolation.
Our project is about encouraging and supporting people in Newport to share their skills with others in their communities. The is in the form of workshops, on a one-to-one basis or group sessions! These workshops will enable people to gain skills and knowledge of something new, while meeting new people in their community and building lifelong relationships!
These could be life skills for example that can help obtain employment and encourage paid work – the creation of CV’s, interview skills, basic IT and First Aid.
Volunteers share their skills in a one-off session or several sessions, with the time needed being set by them. The team takes the individual through the volunteer process and then works with them to organise the event.
We cover travel expenses, purchase any basic supplies needed and support them to help others learn something new.
Here are a few ideas of the sessions we deliver:
- Teaching English to beginners
- Confidence building
- Financial management
- CV writing skills
- Beauty – haircare/make up/nails
- Textiles/art/craft/sewing
- Basic bicycle maintenance
- Photography
Time commitment
To be able to commit to volunteering to between 2-4 hours.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
This role may require a DBS check and/or production of a current certificate.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Advocate in your community for Skill Share Newport and Volunteering Matters, encouraging enthusiasm and participation.
- Share your knowledge/skills with others who may benefit from your support.
- To be passionate about supporting your local community
- Keep in regular contact with your Engagement Manager
- Work alongside our Engagement Managers to model our charity’s values of being empowering, inclusive, compassionate, positive and straightforward.
Key attributes
- Effective communication skills, able to talk confidently and positively with all members of the community, regardless of age and background.
- Reliable, patient, with knowledge of social responsibility.
- To understand and adhere to confidentiality, safeguarding and current GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) policies in line with Volunteering Matters policies.
- The role description is intended to include the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the volunteering post. There will be regular opportunities for you to change the nature of your volunteering or change to supporting other services in our area to help you have a good experience while you are volunteering with us.
