Provide support to Creating Enterprises ‘VOIDS’ team to carry out a full range of activities in the clearing of empty Cartrefi Conwy properties.

The work can be physical, requiring regular lifting and carrying, where safe to do so, you will be expected to work outside in all weather.

• To assist colleagues in the removal and disposal of furniture, rubbish, and waste materials from the properties to the recycling centre
• Work closely with Second Chance Project Coordinator, to ensure any good quality furniture items are taken to the unit for Cartrefi Conwy tenants to access
• Assisting with cleaning empty properties before tenants move in
• Assisting with clearing gardens of any rubbish/debris
• Loading and unloading van
• To follow Health & Safety legislation in accordance with Health & Safety policies and procedures

Time Commitment:  1 day per week (8am – 5pm)

Number of Placements Available: 4

Training & Support:

• Induction to the organisation
• Full training on all aspects of the role
• Regular support from Volunteer Coordinator
• A personalised development plan including employability support in finding employment (if applicable)
• Funded training opportunities such as Passport to Construction, Asbestos Awareness etc
• Access to a comprehensive Health & Safety e-learning programme

Reimbursement of Expenses:

 Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed as follows:

• Mileage costs @ 40p per mile from home to place of volunteering
• Public transport costs reimbursed on receipt of valid ticket
• Lunch (conditions apply)
• Childcare (conditions apply)

For more information / apply:

tish.calveley@creatingenterprise.org.uk Call Tish our Volunteer Co-Ordinator on 07917 872177

Purpose/Summary of Role:

Volunteers will be offering informal advice, information and support to tenants and local residents who either want to get online and learn how to use a digital device for the first time or to improve their confidence with the basics such as:

• Switching devices on and off
• Using touchscreen, mouse and keyboard
• Searching the internet
• Sending and receiving email
• Offering informal advice on the basics of e-safety
• Introduction to a range of social media to help them keep in touch with friends and family e.g. Facebook, WhatsApp
• Offering support in the basics of device apps e.g. Google, Gmail, Zoom, BBC News, online newspapers

Role Description

Purpose/Summary of Role:

To provide companionship support to anyone living in Conwy in the prevention of loneliness and isolation. There are a number of reasons people in the local community become isolated by having little or no contact with people and over time this can have a detrimental effect on a person’s health and wellbeing. Having a regular visitor to get out and about, chat with and just having someone to listen can make a real difference.

Role Description

Purpose/Summary of Role:

To support Creating Enterprise colleagues within Job Club with general employability and employability-based admin.

Description of Tasks:

– Supporting with writing job-specific/speculative covering letters

– Searching for job vacancies

– Supporting with typing CVs

– Assisting with general admin duties such as scanning, copying, laminating and shredding

Role Description

Purpose/Summary of Role:

To support Creating Enterprise colleagues and the Pathways Project with general admin duties.

Description of Tasks:

– Record Employment Academy visits on spreadsheet

– Search for job vacancies for Virtual Jobs Board

– Assist with general admin duties such as scanning, copying, laminating and shredding

– Data inputting (Excel)

Role Description

Purpose/Summary of Role:

Assisting with any administration duties seen as appropriate, contributing to the efficient running of Creating Enterprise.

Description of Tasks:

– Contact Cartrefi Conwy tenants and booking electrical tests/inspections

– Supporting with general administration duties such as photocopying, scanning documents using copier / email facility, laminating, shredding

– Assisting with setting up of meeting rooms for events, meeting and greeting visitors to the building

– Support with building: empty dishwasher, set up coffee machine, set up refreshments

– Other duties may be required

Role Description

Purpose/Summary of Role:

Assisting with any administration duties seen as appropriate, contributing to the efficient running of Cartrefi Conwy’s Neighbourhood Team.

Description of Tasks:

– Supporting with general administration duties such as photocopying, scanning documents using copier / email facility, laminating, shredding

– Assisting with setting up of meeting rooms for events, meeting and greeting visitors to the building

– Distributing post and parcels within the building

– Organise / keep the stationery cupboard tidy

– Inputting data onto Open Housing

– Support with building: empty dishwasher, set up coffee machine, set up refreshments

– Distributing post and parcels within the building

– Other duties may be required

Role Description

Purpose/Summary of Role:

To support the Cartrefi Conwy Community Involvement team with running indoor and outdoor family activities with a creative focus on play for all ages of children and young people.

Description of Tasks:

– Promotion of sessions via leaflet drops

– Taking part in the play session including supervising children, running games and craft activities, and taking the register

– Setting up and closing down the area before and after a play session

– Maintaining and cleaning play equipment

– Completing evaluation questionnaires with children and adults

– Other duties may be required

Role Description

Purpose/Summary of Role:

To assist the Property Maintenance team with preparing Cartrefi Conwy properties for new kitchen and bathroom fittings.

Description of Tasks:

– Assisting tradespeople in removal and preparation work

– Removal and disposal of rubbish and waste materials from site to the Recycling Centre

– Following site specific Health and Safety rules

Role Description