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Volunteer Centre Knowsley

2nd Floor Nutgrove Villa, 1 Griffiths Road, Huyton, Knowsley, Merseyside, L36 6NA

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include advice and guidance on volunteering within the Knowsley area.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Huyton.

Opening Times

  • Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
    • The push pad or push button is 94cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 108cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
    • The push pad or push button is 98cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 106cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Outside Access (Knowsley Voluntary Service Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on the second floor.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • Level access is via lift.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in).
  • Second set of doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

Waiting Area

  • There is a waiting area immediately beyond the main entrance to the Knowsley Volunteer Service offices.
  • There are chairs available without armrests.

Meeting Room

  • There are two meeting rooms.
  • The first is to the right as you enter through the main entrance to the Knowsley Voluntary Service.
  • There is a single door leading to this meeting room.
  • This door is usually held open but if it is locked staff can open the door as it has a code lock on it.
  • The door opens away from you (push).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the door is 78cm.
  • There are chairs in the meeting room.
  • The chairs have armrests.
  • The height of the table in this meeting room is 69cm.
  • There is a second meeting room to the left of the main office.

Additional Info

  • Documents can be requested in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
  • Staff are trained to BSL level 1.
  • Home visits / services are not available.