BFriending Volunteer
Hosted by: B:Friend
Opportunity Description: All we ask of our volunteers is company. Just a good old conversation. We ask for empathy and consideration and to show that you care. We dont ask you to do odd jobs, accompany people on hospital visits, pick up prescriptions - we just ask you to visit an older neighbour in their home or give them a ring and have a good natter. This is role is so important and so needed. There are thousands of older people who are very lonely. Loneliness can have significant impact on both physical and mental health. One visit a week from a befriender can improve this. You will have full support from a volunteer coordinator who you can contact at any time with any worries or concerns you may have. You are matched with an older neighbour who will live in an area convenient to you and we ask you to visit once a week at a time convenient to you both. This is a friendship between two people with the full support of b:friend as and when you need it. Many of our current volunteers comment on how they get a lot out of befriending - it gives them a break from their normal life. If this is something you feel you would be interested in, please get in touch, we would love to have you on board.
Type of Activity: Befriending & Buddying
Areas of Interest: Elderly
Skills: Practical, Interpersonal
Who we are looking for: We are looking for people who wants to give back to the community or just do something nice and uplifting for someone. Someone who is comfortable striking and sustaining a conversation, is a good listener and has empathy.
Requirements: Will require a Criminal Record Check (DBS)
Suitable for: Employee Volunteers, Indoors, School Students, Long Term Commitment, Outdoor, University Students, People Seeking Work
Practical considerations: We provide the necessary training, will pay for the volunteer's DBS check as well as any expenses incurred that's within reason
Recruitment method: Application Form
Disabled Access details: no
Expenses details: yes
Any Age/Gender restrictions: must be 18 or over
Support for volunteers with additional needs: no
Induction Arrangments: yes
Training: yes