Volunteer Befriender - Kent, United Kingdom - Age UK Medway

Age UK Medway

Verified Company

Kent, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

At Age UK Medway, it isn't all about what qualifications or experience you have.

For us, it's about your ability to show compassion and empathy for older people, and dedication to our core values as a charity - to make sure all older people are able to Achieve Life's Fullness.

If you can show us you have these qualities, the rest we will do for you, including covering your DBS checks, and providing you with online training.

If you would like to join a dynamic team of professional and caring people, making positive change to the lives of hundreds of older people each week, then get in touch to talk about our current volunteering roles.

Join us, and be the change we need to see in society, and take the time to #AskAboutAlf

We are seeking a
Volunteer Befriender to assist in providing a Befriending Service which is an invaluable opportunity for older people who are living in isolation, are lonely or depressed, have limited mobility, or are disabled.

By offering your time, you will help us to provide friendship, company and a listening ear which could make a real difference in enhancing the life of a lonely older person.

Job Type:
Volunteer, Flexible

Location:
within the Medway community, and taking phone calls from your own home.

Your duties:

Visiting an older person in their own home
Offering companionship and company
Providing conversation and listening
Participating in the person's hobbies or interests
Attending a weekly arranged/agreed visit
Providing 12 hours per week
Keeping a record of your visits and submitting them to the Volunteer Co-Ordinator
You will be alllocated to one person, unless you request additional persons to visit this will depend on your availability._

Benefits:

Gaining experience and new skills
Improving selfconfidence
Building positive relationships

Support we provide:

Policies and guidance to support your role
Access to online training
Regular contact with the Volunteer Co-Ordinator
Quarterly volunteer Networking Meetings
Paid travel expenses

Upon being successfully shortlisted, you will be required to follow the next steps:

Provide us with 2 references
Complete a DBS check (submitted and paid for by Age UK Medway) this process is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Closing Date:
Friday 3rd February 2023

Job Types:
Part-time, Volunteer

Part-time hours: 1-2 per week

Ability to commute/relocate: