Volunteer Befriender
Job Description
Volunteering Matters are urgently looking for Volunteer Befrienders in Blaenau Gwent.
Loneliness and isolation are a major problem for older people everywhere. Do you have an hour or two per week available to visit a lonely and isolated person aged 50+, living locally to you? Could you provide friendly chat and companionship for someone who might be amongst your community's most vulnerable? You could make a real difference to an isolated older person.
Volunteer Befrienders are needed to provide conversation and company for isolated older people in Blaenau Gwent as a whole. We are looking for reliable, empathetic individuals who are good at listening to help lonely and isolated people get more out of life.
It might be providing a friendly or helping them access activities in their community, we aim to ensure everyone is socially included in their local community.
By volunteering as a Befriender you will be helping others while getting enjoyment out of it yourself.
All volunteers will have to undergo a DBS check and supply 2 character references.
Please note this is an unpaid volunteering role.
Responsibilities
Engage in meaningful conversations with individuals, providing companionship and emotional support. Foster a positive environment by actively listening and responding to the needs of those you support. Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance communication and skills.
Job Type: Volunteer
Pay: Up to 1.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD3551247
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationWLS, GB, United Kingdom
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EducationNot mentioned