Befriender

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To work with clients on a variety of tasks, teaching and guiding them through practical work and life experience.
Duration: Ongoing
Start date: 2nd February 2023
End date: 31st December 2023
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
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Tasks the volunteer will be required to do:

Working under the direction of the Service Manager, to befriend and mentor clients, providing support with everyday tasks, such as:
1. Shopping
2. Budgeting
3. Helping client to arrange interviews or appointments
4. Helping client to complete official forms and applications
5. Helping with social skills, such as going for tea/ coffee or other outings
6. Supporting clients to engage in activities at the project
7. Providing a listening ear
8. Reporting back to Service Manager or staff on engagement with clients, highlighting any improvement or issues that give cause for concern.
Training:

Full Induction Pack
Skill and Qualifications Required:

1. Motivated to help others and disadvantaged groups.
2. Knowledgeable in gardening and garden planning.
3. Good interpersonal skills.
4. Non-judgmental
5. Friendly and enthusiastic.
Areas of Interest: Faith, Homeless, Justice, Men, Mental Health
Opportunity suitable for: Long term commitment, 18 and over
What activities will the volunteer do? Befriending
Skills gained in this role: Listening, Managing people, Teamwork
Home based opportunity? No
DBS Check Required: Yes

About the host organisation
Hosted by: Langley House Trust
Organisation Profile: Our vision is of a crime-free society where no-one is unfairly disadvantaged or excluded because of their past. As a Christian organisation our mission is to support people who have offended or who are at risk of offending so that they reintegrate into society, live crime-free and thrive.
Charity number: 1146304

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