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The Volunteer Befriender helps residents who feel isolated or unable to get out very easily on their own by giving time on a one to one basis to help a person maintain social contact, provide companionship and reduce loneliness and social isolation. Volunteer befrienders build a positive relationship with an individual and visit them on a regular basis in their own flat. This could mean spending some time with a person for an hour or two every week/fortnight, we also encourage getting out and about for a coffee or short walk. Generally, befrienders are there to chat and get to know someone, have fun. Support the person to continue with existing interests, whilst encouraging them to embark on new activities.
Volunteer duties:
Organising visits / trips out on a regular basis.
Support residents with their interests
Encourage residents to embark on new activities
Be a friend and have fun
Experience required
Befriending / Mentoring, Good Communicator,Good Listener,Reliable / Dependable,Team Player,
Travel details
The opportunity takes at multiple location across South Lanarkshire Yes
Hamilton,Larkhall
Travel expenses
expenses for local public transport
Dates
8 May - 28 October 2024
Support
Training details
Health and safety induction
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
No Gender Restriction,
Availability
Frequency & commitment
Shift can be undertaken at any time or day during the week or weekend that fits in with volunteer and our resident Shift can be undertaken at any time or day during the week or weekend that fits in with volunteer and our resident Commitment 6 Months 1 Hours, WeeklyPlease fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Volunteer Befriender with Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
James Brown, Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in South Lanarkshire:
Thank you for registering your interest in Volunteer Befriender with Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association.
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