Community Connector Volunteer
Age UK Sutton
Offer companionship and conversation to isolated older people in Sutton, and empower them to gain a social and support network they can connect with, or to settle back at home after a stay in hospital.
Offer companionship and conversation to isolated older people in Sutton, and empower them to gain a social and support network they can connect with, or to settle back at home after a stay in hospital. Are you looking to volunteer with older people in your local area ? Do you have some time to spare to help an older person who is feeling lonely? This could be a role for you if you have at least 2 hours free per week? Offer companionship and conversation to isolated older people in Sutton, and empower them to gain a social and support network they can connect with, or to settle back at home after a stay in hospital. ABOUT THE ROLE: - Provide wellbeing check-ins to isolated older people (from 1 up to 8 months). - Empower clients to gain a social and support network they can connect with, or to settle back at home after a stay in hospital. - Offer companionship and conversation over the phone or in person. - Conduct evaluation interviews with clients, volunteers and older Sutton residents to ensure their views and experiences are heard. - Submit feedback forms and pass on any questions or concerns. - Participate in supervisions as well as learning and development. - Minimum commitment: From 1 hour per week, depending on activity. DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU? - Warm and friendly manner. - Excellent communication skills and enjoy talking to people. - Comfortable using the phone and have basic IT skills. - Able to listen with patience and empathy, without judgement. - Able to commit to a set period of time if matched with a client. - Can offer reliability and commitment to the values and policies of Age UK Sutton, including holding appropriate boundaries, and understanding confidentiality and safeguarding (training provided). TO APPLY: You can speak to one of the team via: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/sutton/get-involved/volunteer/application-form/ We’re also happy to receive paper application forms. Please contact us to request one, or if you have any questions: Email: volunteering@ageuksutton.org.uk Telephone: 020 8078 0002 Quoting you found out about the role through Volunteer Centre Sutton please.
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Community Work,General & Helping
Motivator, Communication Skills, Helpful & Caring, Listening Skills
- Warm and friendly manner. - Excellent communication skills and enjoy talking to people. - Comfortable using the phone and have basic IT skills. - Able to listen with patience and empathy, without judgement. - Able to commit to a set period of time if matched with a client. - Can offer reliability and commitment to the values and policies of Age UK Sutton, including holding appropriate boundaries, and understanding confidentiality and safeguarding (training provided).
Be a part of Age UK Sutton's work to help lonely older people in Sutton to meet new people, make new friends and connect with the wider community. Make connections and genuine feelings of reward for doing good. Develop your skills and learn new ones with opportunities for independent working (as part of a wider supportive team) that offers you the chance to work in and for your local community. Benefit from learning and training, and recognise your progress in regular supervisions.
Minimum commitment: From 1 hour per week.
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Main office: Age UK Sutton, Sutton Gate, 1 Carshalton Rd, Sutton (This role offers opportunities for community volunteering)
Main office: We're a 5 minute walk from the train station, on the corner of Carshalton Road and the High Street. The nearest bus stop (Police Station) is a 2 minute walk.
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