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The purpose of this role is to provide doorstep social visits, and short guided support walks near people’s homes. The aim of the role is to provide socialisation and activity to those who are isolated at home due to a long term health condition or disability. There are 2 strands to this role:- • Doorstep natters – for those less mobile and lacking in confidence/ability to venture out initially. The aim is to encourage these clients to get to progress to 1-2-1 confidence walks where possible. • 1-2-1 confidence walks – for those who can be encouraged to walk locally in their street, around their block, to the local shops to combat social isolation and build physical movement into their weekly routine. These clients may be progressed to community voluntary sector provision where possible.
- Good communication skills and the ability to engage with and motivate others - An open-minded, tolerant and patient approach - Good observational skills, to monitor the client’s condition as they walk - Respect, reliability, honesty and punctuality - Dedication and commitment to the role
As a user-led, grass roots organisation, all volunteers play a crucial role in helping Ruils to deliver its objectives. Ruils recognizes that volunteers offer valuable skills and experience which can contribute to the smooth functioning of the organisation. In return, volunteering at Ruils can offer an opportunity to meet new people, to develop skills or learn new ones and to give something back to your community.
We ask for a regular session of around 30 minutes on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis, according to the particular client’s needs. Hours to be agreed between the client and volunteer.
