Befriender Volunteer: Home Visits
Abbey Community Centre
Our award-winning Kilburn Good Neighbours scheme has been a lifeline for over 60s in Kilburn and West Hampstead for almost 25 years. Volunteers visit members regularly in their homes, building a relationship with them and working with the Kilburn Good Neighbours lead to communicate any additional needs they have. Some volunteers also support with odd jobs like shopping, escorting the member to the centre or DIY tasks. Training and induction is provided.
Make an amazing difference in someone’s life through being a friendly face connecting them with the outside world, reducing isolation and loneliness and bringing a much-needed smile to their day. Our award-winning Kilburn Good Neighbours scheme has been a lifeline for over 60s in Kilburn and West Hampstead for almost 25 years. Volunteers visit members regularly in their homes, building a relationship with them and working with the Kilburn Good Neighbours lead to communicate any additional needs they have. Some volunteers also support with odd jobs like shopping, escorting the member to the centre or DIY tasks. Training and induction is provided. When you'll be needed • A minimum of 1 hour per week, for a minimum of 6-12 months
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Community Work
Conservation, Language Skills
Qualities you need for this role • Chatty, friendly, open-minded people, preferably living locally • Able to maintain good boundaries • Reliable, dependable and great at timekeeping • This role requires an enhanced DBS check, which we will organise
Our volunteers come from all walks of life, from students to the retired. The reasons people volunteer are many, including learning new skills, trying new things-which can enhance your employability; meeting new people, building their confidence or just helping others! We will make sure that you are valued and treated with respect, supported by our staff team and enjoy your time with us. Volunteering is a fun way to make friends, meet people and make a difference to people’s lives and also shows you are motivated, positive and proactive to prospective employers. You will be part of a great team and make a difference to people’s lives in the community.
a minimum of 6-12 months
NW6 4BJ
Abbey Community Centre 172 Belsize Road, London, NW6 4BJ
The centre is easily accessible by bus, overground and tube. Buses: 139, 189, 31, 328 and 98 Overground: 10 – 15 minute walk to West Hampstead and 5 – 10 minute walk to Kilburn High Road Tubes: 10 – 15 minute walk to Swiss Cottage (Jubilee line) or Kilburn Park (Bakerloo line) Please note there is no parking available at the centre. There is pay and display parking on Belsize Road.
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