Volunteer Befriender
Volunteer Befriender
Posted for Crossroads Care South East London
Posted by Bexley Voluntary Service Council
You will be redirected to the Bexley Voluntary Service Council website to express your interest.
Crossroads Care South East London run a Volunteer Befriending Service which is aimed at isolated older people.
By becoming a Volunteer Befriender you will help to reduce someone's social isolation and improve their health and well-being by providing social contact, emotional and practical support.
Enabling a better quality of life by reducing the risk of requiring statutory services therefore reducing the risk of hospitalisation or loss of independent living.
You will be involved in supporting someone to access community opportunities in sports, leisure, culture, faith and education.
We are looking for people who are willing to be trained and supported to become Volunteer Befrienders to enable us to deliver this local service.
Have a listen to one of Crossroads Care South East London Volunteers; https://www.facebook.com/VCBexley/videos/700408414821826
What skills do I need?
You will be involved in supporting someone in your local area to access opportunities in sports, leisure, culture, faith and eduction
Details
- DBS check required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- 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?
When: 05/08/2020 - 30/03/2024
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We are always in need of Volunteer Befrienders as there is always a large demand for the befriending service and inevitably we always have a waiting list.
Location:
Pier Road Centre
42 Pier Road
Erith
Kent
DA8 1TA
You will be redirected to the Bexley Voluntary Service Council website to express your interest.
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