Be a Blether Buddy Volunteer
ScotsCare
Spend time with an older person who feels alone or is socially isolated.
Can you connect with an older ScotsCare client for one or two hours a week or fortnight? Meetings are in our client's home or in their community; chatting in coffee shops, going for walks, or visiting places of interest together, simple activities that many of us take for granted. We provide training and ongoing support. Two references are required, and an enhanced DBS check will be processed. Expenses for travel and refreshments are reimbursed.
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring
Language Skills
No experience is necessary, more importantly you will need: - to be reliable and committed, honest and trustworthy - a warm and friendly nature - to speak fluently in English for friendly conversations and listening - the ability to commit to regular weekly or fortnightly meetings for a minimum period of at least 6 months, longer if possible.
We provide training to help you feel confident in the role, and ongoing support once you are matched. Two references are required, and an enhanced DBS check will be processed. Expenses for travel and refreshments can be reimbursed. By befriending, you will meet new people and potentially gain new skills. Befriending is a simple activity yet very rewarding. ScotsCare befrienders tend to stay involved for the longer term, only because they enjoy what they do. In fact, your meetings will be something that you and our client can look forward to. In return for your commitment, we can provide references for paid employment, additional training additional related to your role, we run social events throughout the year for volunteers and circulate newsletters to keep you informed. You will receive a very warm welcome here at ScotsCare, please come and join our community!
Meetings are normally one or two hours per week or fortnight at times to suit you and our clients, plus time to travel to the meetings. Phone calls are usually 15 minutes to one hour.
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Interviews, training & support meetings are held in our office in Bermondsey or online. ScotsCare works across all London boroughs, we are seeking volunteers who can meet clients living in and around Stockwell, Tulse Hill, Barnes/Hammersmith, Stepney Green and Annerley. We also offer phone calls.
The induction and befriender training takes place in our office in Bermondsey Street, a ten-minute walk from London Bridge station. Interviews and additional training can be run online or at the office.
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