Befriending Volunteer
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde website to express your interest.
To work with the Befriending Officers to support clients in their own homes. To visit visually impaired clients who are socially isolated within the community to ensure they feel supported and are encouraged to engage with others. This would be in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre.
What skills do I need?
A good level of communication skills, friendly demeanour and reliable
Location
This opportunity has no specific location e.g. can be carried out anywhere.
Details
- Age restrictions
- 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 is this role available?
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Visits to our clients are usually once a month for a couple of hours or more frequently depending on what the client would like
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde website to express your interest.
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