Benefits Support Volunteers (Friday Afternoon)

Our Benefits Support Volunteers provide one-to-one assistance to people living with dementia and their carers, helping them complete applications for Attendance Allowance, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Blue Badges and Council Tax discounts. We are looking for patient, empathetic and trustworthy individuals with good listening and communication skills, attention to detail, and confidence working with forms and confidential information. Volunteers will help people access the financial support they are entitled to, making a real difference to their independence, wellbeing and quality of life.

Skills

patient, empathetic and trustworthy individuals with good listening and communication skills, attention to detail, and confidence working with forms and confidential information.


Details

  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
  • DBS check needed
    The charity will organise and pay for the DBS
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
    Pre-agreed expenses
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Recruitment Process
    Informal chat followed by a taster session
  • Suitable for under 16s
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
    Online - dementia awareness, safeguarding adults, health & safety
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 02/10/2026

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No No No No No No No
Afternoon No No No No Yes No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Availability Details

Every Friday afternoon (Excluding bank holidays) 1.30pm-3.30pm


Location

Church Road
Fleet
Hampshire
GU51 4NB


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