Hand in Hand Volunteer Befriender

Hand in Hand Volunteer Befriender

Posted for St John's Winchester

Posted by Volunteer First

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Our Hand in Hand wellbeing service is aimed at supporting younger older, vulnerable people in Winchester to live independently for longer. We are currently attracting a diverse range of new volunteers but are particularly keen to hear from anyone over the age of 55+.

What skills do I need?

Your role as a volunteer will be to to work alongside our Wellbeing Coordinators to help us deliver all aspects of this valuable service. This could include:

• Visiting members in their own home gardens for a chat, befriending and building relationships with them.
  
• Accompanying a member on a local walk.
• Taking a scheme member to a local event which include either our regular Monday Club at Chesil Lodge or our new younger/older cafe based in Winchester City Centre
• If you drive and are willing, taking a scheme member shopping or to an appointment.
• Offering telephone befriending support to a scheme member if you would prefer to volunteer from home around other commitments.

What can we offer you as a volunteer?

• The opportunity to help an older person to live well.
• The chance to make a direct and positive impact.
• Create new friendships and befriend someone in need.
• Join our team and become an integral part of the wider St John's community.
• Gain new or polish existing skills.
• Strong, professional support and guidance from our Volunteer Coordinator/Wellbeing Coordinators.
• Regular recognition and appreciation of what you do.
• The opportunity to help shape our service.
• Free DBS check.
• Reimbursement of expenses.