Befriending volunteer
You will be redirected to the Community CVS website to express your interest.
Under the guidance of the head of service, you will provide a support and befriending service to empower patients, their families and those that matter to them. Depending on the needs, interests and preferences of those using the service, and in order that quality of life and independence can be promoted, you will provide a listening ear /practical support where appropriate for people in their own homes and/or other community settings, or who are inpatients on our hospice unit. The befriending service will also be available to those who have been bereaved. Alternatively you may offer support via virtual means such as Skype/Zoom or telephone.
What skills do I need?
- The ability to really listen to people and be comfortable with silence when others need quiet time.
- Good communication skills,sensitive to the needs of others,approachable and warm with the ability to build relationships.
- Experience/awareness of working with those affecting by bereavement.
Details
- Accessibility
- DBS check required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Interested in Volunteer Coordinators Forum?
- Interested in Volunteer Training Programme?
- Interested in Volunteering Quality Mark?
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteers covered by insurance
When is this role available?
When: 29/10/2024 - 29/10/2025
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | |||||||
| Afternoon | |||||||
| Evening |
Location:
Park Lee Road
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB2 3NY
You will be redirected to the Community CVS website to express your interest.
Similar Opportunities
Social media volunteer
Posted for ICANN (Independent Community Advocacy Network North)
To support the social media administrator with the planning, design and delivery of ICANN content across all social media platforms. 1. To assist wi...
Digital Champion
Posted for Age UK Lancashire
To motivate and inspire older people to make the most of digital technology and support older people to develop their basic digital skills i.e. surfin...
Support Group Meeting Facilitator Volunteer
Posted for PeerTalk
PeerTalk Support Groups are for individuals who experience depression, anxiety or similar distress. The Support Group meetings are facilitated by tw...
Office cleaner volunteer
Posted for Metanoia Project
To clean and tidy office space, Kitchen and bathrooms
Breakfast Club Volunteer
Posted for VOICE
VOICE run a Breakfast Club on a Saturday morning providing support to the homeless, socially isolated and those in Recovery or Addiction
More Opportunities from East Lancashire Hospice
Warehouse Volunteer / Retail shop
Posted for East Lancashire Hospice
Under supervision and direction of the warehouse manager, to participate in running the warehouse and help keeping control of stock.
Cafe Retreat Volunteer
Posted for East Lancashire Hospice
With supervision and direction of the catering department to undertake duties including taking payment for food purchased in our café. Ensuring the d...
Gardener
Posted for East Lancashire Hospice
Under supervision and direction of Maintenance staff, to participate in the annual programmed and ad hoc grounds and garden maintenance work within th...
Patient driver
Posted for East Lancashire Hospice
To provide a safe and efficient transport service for patients attending planned sessions and appointments.
Kitchen Hand Volunteer
Posted for East Lancashire Hospice
With supervision and direction of the catering department to undertake duties including washing pots and pans, operating dish washer, cleaning crocker...