Home Visitor or Telephone befriender
Home Visitor or Telephone befriender
Posted for Voluntary Action Epping Forest
Posted by Volunteer Essex
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.
The Community Clubs Service funded by The Big Lottery and The Joseph & Lilian Sully Foundation aims to provide support and friendship for those living on their own or in isolation. In addition to the weekly social clubs we offer a volunteer home visit befriending service which provides a ‘friend’ who will be able to offer companionship by forming a trusting and supportive relationship offering a smile, a listening ear, links to other services and regular visits to the client’s homes.
We are looking for volunteer to visit client homes in person within the Epping Forest district or offer telephone befriending.
What skills do I need?
You are friendly, patient and understanding.
You have a sense of humour with good listening skills and life experience .
Register your interest today.
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 is this role available?
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Regular commitment needed.
Location:
This opportunity is available in the following regions:
Epping
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.
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