Do you have warmth, compassion and time to offer to help alleviate loneliness? As a volunteer befriender your role will be to provide social companionship to patients who have a chronic or life limiting illness and are lonely and isolated. You will be visiting the patients in their own homes. In building a trusting relationship you can help to restore emotional well-being, confidence and feelings of self-worth.
Regular social companionship can often help decrease the number of GP visits/phone calls a patient might make, and in some cases lessen the number of hospital admissions. Volunteer befrienders are a vital link between the patient and the health professional, safeguarding early intervention if/where necessary.
Skills
- warmth, an ability to engage in relationships
- non-judgemental, accepting a person for who they are
- respecting others as being of equal worth
- good interpersonal skills, in particular listening skills
- an ability to handle a level of stress
Details
- Age restrictions
No - over 18s only - DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
45p per mile - Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Recruitment Process
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
2 hours a week, between 9am & 5pm, Monday to Friday
Location
RG24 9NA