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VOLUNTEERING Be part of something worthwhile Our community grocers can’t be run without their wonderful volunteers and we’re on the look out for more people to help. With new locations opening over the next few months, we want people who can give as little or as much time as they can in a range of different roles. What are the benefits to you? Increase self-confidence and self-esteem Gain experience of working with the public Develop retail and customer services skills Enhance communication and personal skills Valuable experience for your CV and job applications Networking opportunities to meet lots of different people Out of pocket expenses paid Receive a reference • Best of all... have fun! I’m learning new skills and meeting even more people in the community Anson Community Grocer volunteer Let the good times roll Now the fantastic volunteers at Rusholme’s Anson Community Grocers are wheely mobile! When shop staff suggested they would like to deliver groceries to those who might struggle to carry shopping or with mobility issues, we decided a trike would make that idea a reality. The team are now able to drop-off food to local residents who can’t make it to the shop in person, thanks to the brand new delivery bike. If you would like to volunteer in your community please call Katie Roberts on 0161 227 1313 or email katie.roberts@onemanchester.co.uk The bike was delivered to the shop in style by our group director of communities, Angela Salami. She cycled down Meldon Road to a reception of cheers from members of the Anson estate who were pitching in during a community clear-up day. “What the bike means for the shop is for people who can’t physically get to the shop, we can bring shopping to them so they’re not missing out. I’m ecstatic!” Volunteer co-ordinator, Sammy Minshull 20 @onemcr
Meet our mobile cleaning team... Kirk Moore leads our mobile cleaning team and is responsible for managing nine operatives working in our communities to make sure neighbourhoods are clean, tidy, and safe to live in. We asked Kirk to describe a typical day, and to give us a glimpse of what they do to make sure our neighbourhoods are great places to live. Q What sort of services do the mobile cleaning team provide? “On a day-to-day basis an operative’s job can range from cleaning areas inside and outside of buildings, to inspecting communal areas like playgrounds. We’re looking for any defects on the equipment to make sure it’s safe for people to use. Then there’s removing offensive graffiti which has to be done within 24 hours. We currently provide a mobile cleaning service to 429 communal areas across east and south Manchester, and then there’s also the service we provide to eight sheltered living schemes, so we keep nice and busy.” Q How does your team get involved in the community? “We’ve had members of the team who have been involved in gardening projects recently, and we’ve been very involved in setting up parties and events for the sheltered living schemes. We were recently at Abbey Hey Football Club helping to set up for a family fun day event. We tend to get involved in a lot of the neighbourhood events because of the resources we’ve got like skips and our team have experience in handling large bulky items.” Q What feedback does your team get? “Through consultations with residents and members of staff we’ve seen that everyone is really pleased with what we’re doing. In 2015 we won Team of the Year at the staff awards and I couldn’t believe it. I was away in Spain at the time and I got a phone call from an operative who told me we’d won the award. I was absolutely made up because we’d got recognition for all the hard work that the team had provided throughout the year. I was over the moon to be honest for the next six months after we won and was taking the trophy to all the team meetings!” Q How do you see your role as an assistant manager with the mobile cleaning team? “I’ve been in this sort of work now for about nine years. I started off as an area caretaker, worked my way up to a supervisor and then from there I was fortunate enough to get my current role. During all that time I’ve put myself through college and earned loads of qualifications which help with the job. It’s been a good few years and I feel I’ve done well. I like to lead by example and take charge by leading from the front. I’m more than happy to roll my sleeves up and get my hands dirty. I’m passionate about the people we work with and the job we do and I try to be positive and upbeat to instil that attitude in my operatives. Q What types of roles are available with your team? A DAY IN THE LIFE “We’ve recently employed a mobile cleaning coordinator, Ronan, and he creates training programmes and brings in new initiatives and ideas to the team. He’s only been here a few months and he’s already made his mark in the role. We’re always willing to have a work placement jump on board with our team, to learn new skills and hopefully find employment. We’ve had three work placements recently who were here for eight weeks and they all did really well.” To find out more about the work placement opportunities available at One Manchester, visit the ‘Employment Help’ section of the website or email onefuture@onemanchester.co.uk 0330 355 1002 21
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