Vacancies / Volunteers

Ageactivity 60+ Project Co-ordinator Role

Are you a friendly, proactive, and highly organised person that is passionate about working with older people?

If you have answered yes to all of these please apply for this exciting position to support our Ageactivity 60+ Project Manager and Outreach worker, to deliver our wonderful older people's project.

The Castlehaven Community Association’s popular Ageactivity 60+ programme for older people was established to promote physical & mental wellbeing & challenge loneliness & isolation in older age. The primary purpose of this post is to support the delivery of this popular project with particular emphasis on the everyday organisation, volunteer management and coordination of the project that ensures the smooth running of Ageactivity 60+. With a focus on the following outcomes: 

Ageactivity 60+ Member’s report becoming more active, experiencing improved physical and mental health as a result of their engagement.
They report feeling less lonely &/or isolated and more actively engaged both individually and collectively.
Older people who are part of Ageactivity 60+ take on volunteer roles within Ageactivity &/or the Castlehaven Community Association. They report feeling an increased sense of community from tackling their problems together actively as peer-to-peer volunteers.  
Older people report feeling an increased sense of community as a result of Ageactivity 60+.

If you are interested in applying we will accept a CV and covering letter using the person specification as a guide. The closing date is Sunday 1st August 2021 at 11.59pm. We will be interviewing candidates as and when applications come in. So apply as soon as possible, so you don't miss out. 

Please download our full job description and person specification below. You can also contact Sharon Baah (Operations Manager) on sharon@castlehaven.org.uk or call 020 7485 3386 for more information regarding this role. 

Link to Ageactivity 60+ Project Coordinator JD & PS

Community Park and Horticulture Hub Volunteers

Do you love the outdoors, green spaces and gardening?

We need volunteers every Wednesday from 10:30 am - 14:30 pm to help maintain Castlehaven's surrounding area and parks. We meet at Castlehaven Community Association, 23 Castlehaven Road, London, NW1 8RU

All sessions are led by fully trained staff. We'll provide training, tools and equipment.

All you'll need to do is: wear suitable outdoor footwear and clothing that you don't mind getting dirty. Please call us on 020 7692 2241 or email Catherine Graham at catherine@castlehaven.org.uk for more information.