Blether Buddy Befrienders Needed in Bromley
ScotsCare
Blether Buddies are volunteers who connect with an older person once a week or fortnightly to help reduce loneliness and social isolation. As a befriender, you could be having a friendly chat in our client's home or going out with them in their local community, for a coffee, a walk, or visiting places of interest; simple activities that many of us take for granted. Your gift of time and companionship will give them and you, something to look forward to.
Blether Buddies are volunteers who connect with an older person once a week or fortnightly to help reduce loneliness and social isolation. As a befriender, you could be having a friendly chat in our client's home or going out with them in their local community, for a coffee, a walk, or visiting places of interest; simple activities that many of us take for granted. Your gift of time and companionship will give them and you, something to look forward to. We provide training before you start and support once you are matched with a client.
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring
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Warm, friendly, caring and kind Reliable and committed Good conversation and listening skills English speaking
Befriending can be very enjoyable and rewarding, it is an easy way to help someone, in fact you will probably both look forward your meetings. You will meet new people, potentially gain new skills and build confidence., expenses for travel and refreshments are reimbursed, and you will be supported along the way. We also run events for volunteers, so they can come together to socialise and have fun, and for us to recognise and celebrate their valuable contribution.
1 - 2 hours per week or fortnight at times to be agreed by volunteers and clients, evenings and weekends included.
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Befriending activities will take place close to Bromley North, Annerley and Norwood Junction. Personal address cannot be disclosed during recruitment. ScotsCare's office is situated in Bermondsey, our services run across all London boroughs.
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