Coordinating client referrals from health professionals, family members etc to match with volunteers due to social isolation. Services offered in the area:
Telephone befriending – 30 minutes per week
Face to face befriending - visiting in client’s homes, 1 hour per week
Digital inclusion - learning useful digital skills i.e. making doctor’s appointments, emails, shopping online
Community Companion - supporting clients for 6-12 weeks to access local community groups and activities
Bereavement Support 1-2-1 support through weekly telephone / video calls
Skills
Personable, Friendly, Outgoing, non-judgemental, Chatty, sociable.
Details
- Accessibility
- Data Protection policy
- DBS check required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
For mileage only, reviewed March 26 - Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Afternoon | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
Any days that suit the volunteer and client respectively, mostly on a regular weekly basis.
Location
This opportunity is available in: Rayleigh and Rochford
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