Volunteer Assessor
Age UK East London
Age UK East London is a local independent charity working with older people mainly in the boroughs of Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets. We are looking for volunteer assessors to support us within our befriending programme.
Age UK East London is a local independent charity working with older people mainly in the boroughs of Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets. We are looking for volunteer assessors to support us within our befriending programme. Duties and responsibilities include: · Complete needs assessments for befriendees to gather relevant information about them, their interests, potential risks, and what to expect (and not expect) · Ensure that the befriendee is willing and able to join the service, and that confidentiality has been discussed · Match befriendees with suitable volunteer befrienders · Introduce befriendees and volunteer befrienders, and carry out a six-week review · Maintain accurate records and input relevant information onto a database · Signpost other Age UK East London services that the befriendee may benefit from Skills required: · An understanding of loneliness and social isolation · An understanding of the needs of older people · An ability to build strong relationships with others · A friendly, approachable manner and a desire to learn more about an individual and their interests and their past, and life history · Comfortable working alone when necessary · Patience, sensitivity, consistency and reliability · Good communication and record keeping Good IT skills (Office 365 in particular) We would require volunteers to provide two-to-three hours support per week for a minimum of six months but we would ideally prefer a more long-term commitment.
Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Community Work,Support Work
Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Evaluating & Reviewing, Good IT Skills, Organising & Planning, Reading & Writing
· An understanding of loneliness and social isolation · An understanding of the needs of older people · An ability to build strong relationships with others · A friendly, approachable manner and a desire to learn more about an individual and their interests and their past, and life history · Comfortable working alone when necessary · Patience, sensitivity, consistency and reliability · Good communication and record keeping Good IT skills (Office 365 in particular)
• Having a tangible impact on someone's life, particularly those who are vulnerable • A strong sense of accomplishment and purpose • Building intergenerational connections • Enhancing career prospects • Gain placement hours with supervision and guidance from a named supervisor (for Health & Social Care students) • Social and celebration events • Access to an AGE UK Discount Portal
Commitment- 6 months or more Timing- flexible- at least 2 days per week
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Office address: 82 Russia Lane, Bethnal Green, London, E2 9LU Volunteers would also be carrying out home & risk assessments for clients within Newham, Hackney or Tower Hamlets borough.
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