Care Home Befriender
You will be redirected to the Crawley Community Action website to express your interest.
Visiting and befriending an older person living in a care home, usually once a week for an hour.
This might involve activities such as reading to them, or playing a game, chatting, or going for a walk in the grounds.
What skills do I need?
Be reliable
Have empathy and patience,
Be friendly and approachable
Ability to listen and engage in conversation
Over 18 yrs
Location
This opportunity has no specific location e.g. can be carried out anywhere.
Details
- DBS check required
- Driving Licence & Vehicle Required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 18's
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Wheelchair Access
- Written role description
When is this role available?
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The specific days for befriending are very flexible depending on the volunteer and the care home
Full training is given.
You will be redirected to the Crawley Community Action website to express your interest.
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