Community Companion (Befriender)
You will be redirected to the Bradford Volunteer Centre website to express your interest.
This would be spending one hour per week befriending an individual aged 18+, face-to-face in the local community. This could be outdoors for a walk or attending a local group to help their loneliness and reduce their social isolation, by building up their confidence to go alone once support finishes. Support is for 3 months.
What skills do I need?
Excellent communication skills, verbally and non- verbally. Understanding, sensitive, compassionate, friendly. Non-judgmental, punctual, organised.
Location
This opportunity can be carried out whilst working from home.
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
- DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
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Role is flexible, initial telephone calls with face-to-face community visits, so no specific location. Days and times are agreed between you and your match.
You will be redirected to the Bradford Volunteer Centre website to express your interest.
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