Befriender Volunteers Floating Support (Hammersmith and Fulham)
Hestia
You will support us to reach some of the most isolated adults in your n your community!
You will support us to reach some of the most isolated adults in your community. We particularly welcome applications from people with a wide range of life experiences and backgrounds, to help us reflect the diverse individuals we support. What you will be doing: Agree a mutual time and frequency to meet in the local community Develop and promote a positive relationship with your befriendee Encourage your befriendee to engage in social activities and developing their goals and social skills Encourage your befriendee to make links with community services, based on their identified goals
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, ongoing
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Hammersmith and Fulham in the community
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