About The Marie Trust

The Marie Trust (formerly The Wayside Centre) has been responding to the needs of people affected by poverty and social exclusion since the 1930s. Our mission is to assist in the prevention and alleviation of homelessness and to promote social inclusion through the delivery of a range of person-centred services.

The Marie Trust exists to provide a safe environment that people affected by homelessness can use during the day to meet their self-identified needs. It aims to meet basic needs and to provide resources that enable people to make responsible choices which will serve to enhance the quality of their lives.

Skills & Experience

Should have a genuine interest in the homelessness & gender issues affecting vulnerable women. Should possess ability to work with ‘chaotic’ client group who have complex and multiple needs. This is a demanding setting and requires good communication skills, non-judgemental and non-discriminatory outlook, ability to use own initiative, commitment, good sense of humour and maturity. Experience of working with vulnerable people would be advantageous.

Travel Details

The Marie Trust is in the city centre, next door to the Arches nightclub

Requirements

Application Form

Training and Induction Details

A wide variety of training will be provided, relevant to the post undertaken by the volunteer. Training will cover such issues as homelessness, health, managing difficult behaviours and literacy and induction takes place over 4 week period