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Hanover Housing
- VO105459
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.
Experience required
An interest in working with older people.
Good communication and listening skills
A bright outgoing personality
An ability to volunteer unsupervised
Travel expenses
We will pay for any public transport expenses on receipt of a ticket.
Support
Training details
Full Health and Safety Induction
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
Mon
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Wed
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Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Volunteer Befriender -Huntly with Hanover Housing
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.
Your details and message will be sent to:
James Brown, Hanover Housing
James Brown, Hanover Housing
Email address: [email protected]
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Aberdeenshire:
Contact name: Volunteer Team Aberdeenshire
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 03718 110008
Thank you for registering your interest in Volunteer Befriender -Huntly with Hanover Housing.
Hanover Housing and Hanover Housinghave both been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at [email protected] quoting reference #VO105459.