Rothwell Good Neighbour Volunteer
Rothwell Good Neighbour Volunteer
Posted for Rothwell Town Council
Posted by Community Action Northants
You will be redirected to the Community Action Northants website to express your interest.
Rothwell Good Neighbour Scheme is where volunteers provide support and assistance to local people, particularly the elderly and vulnerable. This might be help with shopping, a lift to a medical appointment, walking their dog or another simple task. To provide support to older people and/or those with disabilities living within Rothwell and the surrounding area by carrying out tasks as a one off or a regular basis. This could include: - Providing transport and/ or escorting someone to a hospital or medical appointment - Carrying out light food shopping - Supporting someone with mobility issues to go for a short walk - Pet care/dog walking - Collecting prescriptions - Assisting with correspondence - Supporting someone to read their energy metre - Gardening - Simple tasks around the home - Befriending The above list is not extensive. There are many ways in which if you have the time, you could support an older or disabled member of the Rothwell community. The most important quality needed for this role is a willingness to help.
What skills do I need?
- Good communication skills - Patience and sensitivity - Reliability - An understanding of the need for confidentiality
Location
This opportunity has no specific location e.g. can be carried out anywhere.
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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Volunteer as and when required depending on your availability and the tasks you wish to take on. This could be as often as once a week or as rarely as once every few months.
You will be redirected to the Community Action Northants website to express your interest.
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