Befriender
Age UK Croydon
Duties: • Providing companionship to clients in their home, sharing a cup of tea • Other activities mutually agreed by both the volunteer and client, such as reading together, or helping with post, and within the Befriending Programme’s guidelines
Duties: • Providing companionship to clients in their home, sharing a cup of tea • Other activities mutually agreed by both the volunteer and client, such as reading together, or helping with post, and within the Befriending Programme’s guidelines • Maintaining records of client visits and sending those to the Befriending Coordinator on a regular basis. • Adherence to Age UK Croydon’s policies and procedures, including Confidentiality and Safeguarding
Befriending, buddying and mentoring,Support work
Verbal Communication, Initiative/Self Motivation, Time Management
Good listening and communication skills • An open-minded and non-judgemental attitude • An understanding and awareness of issues faced by older adults • Ability to maintain professional boundaries
• Meeting new people and being part of a vibrant volunteering team • Gaining new skills • Travel expenses will be reimbursed • You will receive a thorough induction before you start, to familiarise yourself with Age UK Croydon’s policies and procedures. • You will be assigned a line manager who is there to support and encourage you • Training relevant to your role will be provided • Regular catch-ups to support you in your role
Regular role (weekly, fortnightly, monthly)
CR0 2TB
From a clients' address
N/A
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