Volunteer with Older People in Hackney
ScotsCare
We are looking for volunteers who can offer time, conversation and companionship to older clients in Hackney You can support someone by: • Spending time with them in person • Speaking with them regularly by phone Your time and kindness can help older people feel more connected, happier and less alone.
We are looking for volunteers who can offer time, conversation and companionship to older clients in Hackney. You can support someone by: • Spending time with them in person • Speaking with them regularly by phone Your time and kindness can help older people feel more connected, happier and less alone. What You Will Do: You could be visiting someone at home or accompanying them in their community, chatting in coffee shops or talking while you walk. What you do will depend on what the client would like. Our clients are older Scots aged 60 plus who simply want to enjoy activities many of us take for granted. As one of our volunteers once said, “this is an easy, very meaningful way to help someone and is immensely rewarding and fun!” Training will start in September. Please note we cannot respond to enquiries between 14th and 31st August.
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring
Basic IT skills - internet & email, Organising & Planning
Skills and characteristics required for befriending are: • Good communication and listening skills, including spoken English • Friendly, warm and non-judgemental • Honest, reliable and committed • Empathetic • Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and boundaries, which will be covered in training
We provide training before you start, ongoing support once you are matched, out-of-pocket expenses, references, social events and newsletters. Befriending can be a very rewarding and enjoyable activity. You will meet new people, make someone happier and could develop new skills.
1 - 2 hours per week for in-person befriending or up to 1 hour for telephone befriending. You will be developing a relationship so will need to commit to regular meetings for at least six months, most of our volunteers stay involved for longer, only because they enjoy what they do.
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We cannot disclose the client's address at this time. We have a client who lives a 10-minute walk from Haggerston Station.
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