Blether Buddy Befrienders Needed
ScotsCare
Can you spare 1 or 2 hours once a week or a fortnight to spend time with a ScotsCare client?
You could be having a friendly chat in our client's home, going for a walk in a park, or around the shops, having teas and chats in a coffee shop, or visiting places of interest together. Giving someone who feels alone, or is socially isolated, the simple gift of time & companionship can make the world of difference to their sense of wellbeing and your meetings will be something they can look forward to. This is an easy, very meaningful way to help someone and is immensely rewarding and fun! Our clients are adults of all ages, mostly 60+
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Support Work
Language Skills, Managing People
Need a good command of English and excellent communication skills (listening and talking). You will need to commit to regular weekly or fortnightly meetings for a minimum period of at least 6 months, longer if possible.
In return, we provide training, so you feel comfortable and confident in the role, and support you once you are matched, we also reimburse out of pocket expenses for travel, refreshments and agreed activities. Please note, this is an unpaid voluntary role. Two references are required and an enhanced DBS check will be processed for successful applicants.
The time commitment varies depending on our clients needs and interests. Meetings can be weekly, fortnightly and occasionally monthly, and normally last between 1 - 2 hours.
EC1Y 2AJ
Interviews, training & support meetings are held in our office in EC1 / online Befriending activities take place in various locations and depend on our clients' needs and interests. We now need volunteers in Shepherds Bush, Stamford Hill, Tufnell Park, Hammersmith, Pimlico, Wandsworth, Harrow.
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