Activity Buddy
Age UK East London
Activity Buddies are offering the lending hand isolated people need by providing support and company for people who may need that extra confidence to attend a local activity in Tower Hamlets. You could be escorting someone to a local lunch group or activity or even just going with them to a park for a nice walk. They build relationships in the process, which enable meaningful conversations and help to identify support needs and other services and activities. We are flexible with the hours.
Activity Buddies are offering the lending hand isolated people need by providing support and company for people who may need that extra confidence to attend a local activity in Tower Hamlets. You could be escorting someone to a local lunch group or activity or even just going with them to a park for a nice walk. They build relationships in the process, which enable meaningful conversations and help to identify support needs and other services and activities that will help maintain their clients’ mental health. A key aim of the role is to signpost or refer clients to other services and activities, initially accompany them, and build their confidence back to get out into the community and to ultimate feel independent again. Tasks will include: • Weekly contact in person. • Encouraging and accompanying to visits to other social events and activities in the local area e.g., a walk, GP, an IT class. • Spotting additional needs and identifying services and activities to address these. • Submitting a weekly report on the contact to include contact type, mood score, signposting and any concerns.
Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Community Work,IT, Technology & Websites
Basic IT skills - internet & email, Customer Service
• Good communication with a friendly approachable manner • Solution focused • Good listening skills • Reliable and committed to do at least visit in person a week for the committed period • Applicants must be aged over 18 • Basic IT skills may be required depending on client’s needs
• Learn new skills • Meet people • Make a difference • Gain confidence • Social and celebration events • Exclusive invites to join and support community projects • Monthly volunteer newsletter
Ideally, you will spare a minimum of 6 months commitment to volunteering. We are flexible with the timings to suit you and our clients.
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Client based in Tower Hamlets
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