Volunteer Befriender
Safe guarding, supporting clients on the telephone. Following Buddying system. Following Whag policies and procedures. Reporting to volunteer champion or support worker any concerns with client.
Duration: Ongoing
When can volunteers volunteer? Weekly
Availability:
This grid shows when you can volunteer for this organisation. E.G Monday morning.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
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Tasks the volunteer will be required to do:
Safe guarding, supporting clients on the telephone. Following Buddying system. Following Whag policies and procedures. Reporting to volunteer champion or support worker any concerns with client.
Training:
If required for the role
Skill and Qualifications Required:
Empathy, compassionate and patience, punctual, good communicator interpersonal skills
Areas of Interest: Community, Health and wellbeing, Mental Health
Opportunity suitable for: Employee Volunteers, Indoor, Long term commitment, People seeking work
What activities will the volunteer do? Befriending
Skills gained in this role: Counselling, Listening, Talking to others
Home based opportunity? No
DBS Check Required: Yes
Opportunity Accessibility: Step free access clearly signposted into the building, Accessible toilets
About the host organisation
Hosted by: WHAG
Organisation Profile: WHAG provides support for women who are homeless or who are at risk of homelessness, and men, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse.
Charity number: 1081032
