Befriending in Middleton and Heywood.

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Many of our residents are lonely. Many do not see another person to chat to for months, even years, We want to help. The referrals are coming in now and i desperately need like minded people to get on board and help us. All expenses will be reimbursed. Do you have at least an hour to spare each week? Would you like to spend time with somebody who is isolated, lonely, disabled? We need people who are committed to change. Who believes that we all deserve to be included in local activities and community events.

Key information

  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Start Date: 7th August 2023
  • End Date: 27th August 2040
  • Volunteer: Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly, Quarterly
  • Availability: Monday AM, Monday PM, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Friday AM, Friday PM
  • Tasks: Visiting people who are isolated through illness or circumstances each week.
    Assist clients to access luncheon clubs, bingo sessions, local groups.
    willing to learn and pass this learning onto your clients
  • Training: Safeguarding
    Strengths awareness
    dementia care
    connect 5
    any other training that may be relevant in the future of the role.
  • Requirements: Own vehicle required, Willing to travel by public transport or find own way to volunteering location
  • Skill And Qualifications Required: the ability to put someone at ease.
    Great communicator,
    Resilience,
    Time management,
    a passion for helping others.
  • Interests: Community, Families, Health and wellbeing, Older people, Social Welfare
  • Suitability: Employee Volunteers, Home, Indoor, Long term commitment, Older people, Outdoor, People seeking work, People with restricted mobility, Short term commitment, 18 and over
  • Activities: Administration, Befriending, Escorting, Lending a helping hand, Support Work
  • Skills: Creativity, Leadership, Listening, Organising, Talking to others
  • Home Based: No
  • DBS Check: Yes
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