Volunteer Mobile Hairdresser, Penzance

As the Volunteer Mobile Hairdresser at either the Truro or Breadline Resource Centre you will play an important role in providing a much needed service by our clients visiting the centres.
 
Clients can already access a range of facilities at the centres including showers, food, toilets, clothing, bedding, laundry and storage as well as activities that actively promote health and wellbeing. 

Being able to access the services of a hairdresser will further enhance the support we can provide to our clients at the centres. 

Under the supervision of the Resettlement Teams, you will need to be able to volunteer for 1 day per month at one of the centres.

Key Responsibilities

You will work closely with the Resettlement Team providing Mobile Hairdressing Support which may include:

1.  Setting up and clearing / cleaning room for hairdressing activities.
2.  Cutting, trimming and styling clients hair.
3.  Making hot/cold beverages for clients.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

You’ll share our core values: Honesty, Integrity, Equality, and Dignity.

In order to volunteer with us, you will be expected to complete an application form and attend an informal chat/taster session and if successful complete on-line training appropriate to the role and agree to a basic DBS check where necessary.

Essential Criteria

• Commitment to our service and client group.
• Reliability and agreement on how much time you can commit to the role.
• Responsibility for own and others health and safety whilst undertaking the tasks.
• Can maintain confidentiality as required.
• Provide a friendly welcome to our clients and any visitors to the centre.
• Hold the relevant hairdressing qualifications and permissions to undertake hairdressing activities.
• Provide your own hairdressing equipment for the hairdressing service.  
• Can make own arrangements for travel to the Breadline or Truro Resource Centres (parking not available at the centres)   

Benefits

We are pleased to be able to offer you:

• Comprehensive induction training
• Clear instructions and guidance on your role
• Ongoing training related to your volunteering role
• Supervision and support throughout volunteering duties 
• Tempo Credit Rewards for volunteering time given
• Regular newsletter providing the latest updates 
• Volunteer Forum quarterly meetings, to meet other volunteers and contribute to the success of the volunteering programme 
• Annual ‘thank you’ event for volunteers
• Reimbursement of travel costs subject to approval by supervising manager and prior to any travel arrangements being made. 

About St Petrocs

We're working to end homelessness in Cornwall, because every person has a right to a safe and secure home.

St Petrocs was established in 1986 as a direct response to people experiencing homelessness in Truro. Over the years, our services have grown - shaped by the needs of the people we support. 

Today, over 60 staff work together tirelessly to ensure we can provide the best quality of service possible to those people who find themselves vulnerably housed or pushed into homelessness. 

We are an independent, charitable organisation that provides people in need with somewhere and someone to turn to.