Telephone Befriender
You will be redirected to the Bexley Voluntary Service Council website to express your interest.
Evergreen Care Bexley seeks to serve older vulnerable adults in our community by improving their circumstances through advocacy, friendship and practical support. We are looking for volunteers who are willing to telephone older people on a regular basis weekly to help alleviate the debilitating effects of loneliness and social isolation and monitor any needs that may arise. You would be calling the same person(s) to provide a listening ear and monitor general well-being.
Evergreen is a Christian organisation. Although you do not need to be a Christian to volunteer with us in this role, it is important that you are able to agree to volunteer within our values.
What skills do I need?
Volunteers will need to be:
- A good listener
- Empathetic
- Non-judgemental
- Patient
- Able to use own initiative
Location
This opportunity can be carried out whilst working from home.
Details
- DBS check required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Ongoing support; Health and Safety Policy
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
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You will be redirected to the Bexley Voluntary Service Council website to express your interest.
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