In home Befriender
You will be redirected to the Community Works website to express your interest.
The Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer will play an important role by providing companionship to someone we support at our supported living service by spending time with them, visiting them in the home and doing activities they enjoy. These might include chatting over a cup of tea, reading books, playing board games, etc.
Training required for this role (all delivered vis e-learning):
- Safeguarding
- H&S
- Manual Handling
- How to be Eye Care Aware
- Fire Safety
- Infection Control
- Data Security and Confidentiality
- First Aid
All these courses will take approximately 40-60 minutes, apart from the First Aid which is 2 hours.
Benefits
- This is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact upon the lives of others.
- Befriending is a great way to keep active and meet new people.
- SeeAbility provides training and this can help you to develop new skills.
- Volunteers can claim travel expenses.
Practical Considerations
There is parking on site
What skills do I need?
- To have a good sense of humour and love to chat
- To be kind, empathetic and friendly
- To be punctual and reliable
- To be able to deal with information in line with our data protection and confidentiality procedures
Details
- Disabled Access
- Equal Opportunities Policy or Statement
- Expenses
- Health and Safety
- Induction
- Insurance Cover for Volunteers
- Other
- Suitable for 13 - 16 years
- Suitable for 16 - 18 years
- Suitable for a group of volunteers
- Suitable only for (e.g. 18+, LGBT, BAME, Women only)
- Support on Offer
- This role is adaptable for different abilities
- Training
When is this role available?
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This a a flexible role on hours
Location:
Barclay House
St Peters Rd
Seaford
BN25 2HS
You will be redirected to the Community Works website to express your interest.
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