Open Doors Project Drop-in and Community Organiser

Closing date – 09.03.26

• Work Base: The Open Doors Project (Hull), Princes Avenue Methodist Church, Hull
• Responsible for: Open Doors Drop-In Volunteer
• Hours of Work : 22hours per week worked flexibly including evenings and weekends but mostly Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday between 8.30am to 4.30pm.
• Salary : £15.50 per hour (actual annual = £17732)
• Term : Fixed term contract for 12months (may be extended subject to funding)

Responsible for the direct delivery of all the services and activities of Open Doors, ensuring a welcoming presence for all clients and volunteers.

Drop-in session and activity coordination to include:

• Ensure the weekly drop-in sessions run smoothly, coordinating activities throughout specific days (e.g. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays).
• Coordinate activities such as women’s groups, games sessions, food distribution, front desk operations, cooking, translating, interpreting, setting up and tidying away.
• Create a safe, warm and welcoming place for clients to socialise.
• Oversee the lunch and kitchen team, serving meals to clients
• Oversee the distribution of used clothing and household items
• Coordinate buying/receiving food and distributing food parcels.
• Organise and coordinate basic informal spoken English classes.
• Organise events and trips
• Purchase resources related to direct services and activities.
  • Volunteer recruitment, management and support:
• With the Project Manager oversee the recruitment and induction of volunteers.
• Ensure all the relevant paperwork is completed and properly filed.
• Oversee training of volunteers and allocate them to identifiable roles.
  • Client Support and Integration:
• Provide one-to-one support to asylum seekers and refugees as they settle into their new lives
• Manage client registration and follow-up.
• Signpost to services such as health, education, language classes and free events/activities available in Hull.
• Signpost clients to CIAC/Migrant Help/Home Office Support as appropriate
• Support clients with specific needs like financial support for travel.

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