Befriender Volunteers Floating Support (Ladbroke Grove)
Hestia
Join our team of befrienders!
Join our team of befrienders! You will support us to reach some of the most isolated adults in your community to reduce their feelings of loneliness, build friendships and provide support for mental wellbeing. You will support people to relight a spark to continue a hobby, interest or encourage them to explore and participate in new social activities.
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring
Organising & Planning
- Good listening and communication skills - Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere which motivates and inspires others - Willingness to engage in activities in the community - Able to maintain strict confidentiality and follow professional boundaries
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications - Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year! - Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.
Flexible
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Ladbroke Grove - floating support, role will be out in the community
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