Telephone befriender – Home based
Telephone befriender – Home based
Posted for MHA Communities Bradford & District
Posted by Bradford Volunteer Centre
You will be redirected to the Bradford Volunteer Centre website to express your interest.
We are seeking a volunteer who enjoys talking to people, is good at making conversation and likes to meet new people. The role will involve making regular weekly calls to a small number of older people who live in their own homes and may be experiencing loneliness and isolation. The role is home based and you will be supported by one of our community coordinators in your role.
apply here:https://mha.org.uk/contact-us/volunteering
What skills do I need?
• Enjoys meeting new people and getting to know them. • Good telephone manner • Willing to take part in training including Safeguarding, confidentiality etc. • I.T skills would be helpful as the training can be provided remotely for volunteers from outside the local area.
Location
This opportunity can be carried out whilst working from home.
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
- DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Inclusive Volunteering Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
When: 25/07/2023 - 02/06/2026
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Mon - Sunday, between the hours of 10am - 8pm ( roles available from 1 hour per week)
You will be redirected to the Bradford Volunteer Centre website to express your interest.
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