Befriend an adult with learning disabilities - Waltham Forest
Islington Council
Friendly and committed volunteer befrienders needed in Leyton
We are looking for friendly, compassionate, and committed volunteers to befriend people with learning disabilities. We will pair you with one of our clients and then you will visit them in their home as well as encouraging trips out to the local area. It might be that you listen to music together, have a chat, go out for a cup of tea or a walk in the park. If you volunteer with us, you'll know that your 2 hours every 2 weeks are making a huge difference to an isolated, vulnerable person.
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring
Basic IT skills - internet & email
• Ability to empathise with vulnerable adults • Good listening skills • Reliability and commitment to the role • Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for people’s privacy • Understanding of professional boundaries • Respect for individuals, regardless of their ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation and marital status
• Enhancing your CV and improving your career prospects • Making an important contribution to a person’s life • Developing your understanding of the needs of people with learning disabilities • References upon request (after 3 months of volunteering) • Access to our free Employee Assistance Programme
A 2-hours visit every fortnight for at least 6 months. Weekends visit are possible but you'll need to be available on a weekday for your training (3 hours) and your first visit.
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Our office is in Islington but we are currently looking for befrienders in Leyton in the borough of Waltham Forest.
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