Befriender

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To work with clients on a variety of tasks, teaching and guiding them through practical work and life experience.

Key information

  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Start Date: 2nd February 2023
  • End Date: 31st December 2023
  • Volunteer: Weekly
  • Availability: Monday AM, Monday PM, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Friday AM, Friday PM
  • Tasks: 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
  • Requirements: Willing to travel by public transport or find own way to volunteering location
  • 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.
  • Interests: Faith, Homeless, Justice, Men, Mental Health
  • Suitability: Long term commitment, 18 and over
  • Activities: Befriending
  • Skills: Listening, Managing people, Teamwork
  • Home Based: No
  • DBS Check: Yes
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