Table Tennis Group Volunteers

Overview: 

Do you enjoy playing table tennis or would love to learn? If so, St John’s Winchester would love to hear from you!

Some of our residents are keen table tennis players and would love to create a table tennis club to share their enjoyment of this sport with others.

This group is open to all abilities; seated play is also possible for those who may find standing for longer periods difficult.

Key details: Location & Timings

Location of Volunteering: St John’s Winchester, The Broadway, Winchester, SO23 9LN. (The club will be in our community room on Colebrook street)

Time: 12:00 - 13:30 on a Thursday (may also run on other days)

Nearest car park: Colebrook Street or Chesil Multi-storey

Flexibility is possible if you cannot commit to all sessions. 

Volunteer activities required

• Help set up and clear away the table tennis table and equipment
• Take part in table tennis games
• ·Help with refreshments

Skills

What we are looking for in our volunteers

• Compassionate, patient and understanding
• Good communication skills
• Friendly and a good listener
• Reliable/dependable
• Trustworthy
• Happy chatting to other volunteers/residents

Benefits of volunteering with St John’s Winchester

St John’s is a wellbeing charity providing support to older people living within our almshouse community to live well.

Our volunteers play a vital role in our work and in return, we support them with:

• An opportunity to volunteer in the charity sector
• Comprehensive support from professional, friendly, and trained St Johns staff
• The opportunity to learn new skills
• Social events with other volunteers
• Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed