The Age Well East home visiting befriending service offers a Befriender to regularly visit a lonely and isolated client in their home for conversation & company. The volunteer will be matched with the same client to encourage a social connection.
Age Well East provides full training and a nominated Friendship Coordinator to support them throughout their volunteering journey. Training will include Safeguarding, Lone Worker and GDPR, and certificates will be issued on completion.
Volunteers must be happy to provide 2 x character references and have an enhanced DBS check (paid for and arranged by Age Well East).
We are looking for support across all of Thurrock and are happy to discuss how you can support us with our vital work in the community.
Skills
- Conversation and listening skills,
- Compassionate,
- Empathetic
- Patient
Details
- Accessibility
- Data Protection policy
- DBS check required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- 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?
Start Date: 25/09/2024
End Date: 25/09/2026
| 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
This is a flexible volunteer position, ideally you would be able to commit to an hour a week/fortnight.
Location
This opportunity is available in: Thurrock
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