Befriender - Rushmoor
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Are you a friendly person who likes to have a chat? Can you spare an hour or so a week, either in person or over the phone?
We are looking for people to join our friendly team of volunteers that help support Rushmoor residents who are socially isolated at home.
As a volunteer Befriender, we will introduce you to a local resident who you will then chat with on a regular basis. Typically, this will be for an hour at a time that suits both you and the person who you will be befriending.
This is a very rewarding role that can make all the difference to someone’s week, and a chance to really contribute to the community.
What skills do I need?
We are looking for people who enjoy conversation and are:
- Friendly, patient and empathetic
- Good listeners with a non-judgemental approach
- Good communicators
- Reliable and flexible in their approach to volunteering
- Able to follow service boundaries, policies and procedures
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality and sensitivity
Details
- Age restrictions
- DBS check needed
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Recruitment Process
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
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A weekly commitment is required during the day for approximately one hour (plus travel)
Location:
Civic Offices
Farnborough Road
Farnborough
Hampshire
GU14 7JU
You will be redirected to the Volunteer North Hampshire website to express your interest.
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