Volunteer Befriender (In Person or Telephone)
Choice In Hackney
Do you have a few hours now and then to help someone live a more interesting, independent life? Choice in Hackney is a small charity, looking for open-minded, compassionate volunteers to give some time to help reduce social isolation. We are looking for a flexible commitment of 2 to 4 hours at least 3 times a month for at least 6 months. There will be a full day's training before you start.
Choice in Hackney provides advocacy and independent living services to disabled people (with physical, sensory, mental health and learning difficulties) aged 16+, living and working in Hackney. Help a disabled person to get more out of life. Activities could include just having a chat, helping with computers, going out for coffee, assisting to attend museums or seminars, shopping or anything else of interest to the person you are supporting. If you want to have a direct positive impact on the lives of disabled people, then get in touch. This doesn’t include personal care, advocacy, mentoring or any service covered by a person’s care package.
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring
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This is a list of the qualities, skills and knowledge we are looking for in a Volunteer Befriender. Please don't be put off by this list of requirements - some of the skills and knowledge needed for the role can be developed during the induction period. - Good communication skills: listening, talking, writing - Available to commit to the project for a minimum of 6 months (after induction) - Reliability: able to keep commitments and appointments and where necessary, to communicate changes to plans with as much notice as possible - Some knowledge of the barriers faced by disabled people - Empathy and an interest in understanding the needs of the disabled person - Ability to recognise own limitations and ask for help when needed - Ability to understand and follow relevant policies and procedures e.g. confidentiality, health and safety, boundaries - Open mindedness and willing to learn from the befriending relationship - Ability to act on own initiative with the Project's guidelines - A reasonable level of spoken English - enough to complete induction training and receive support from the Volunteer Co-ordinator
A reference from us, a free volunteer Lunch two/three times a year, a free induction which includes disability rights training.
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Choices Offices: Room D017, Defoe Block, Ground Floor, 50 Hoxton Street, N1 6LP. Peoples' own homes so all possible locations within the Borough of Hackney
Peoples' own homes so all possible locations within the Borough of Hackney Directions to Choice Offices: Buses: 149,243,242,67 Kingsland Road But volunteering will be based in the community.
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