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Volunteer Befriender

Rushcliffe Befriends

Volunteer Befriender

Salary Not Specified

Rushcliffe Befriends, Babbington, Nottinghamshire

  • Full time
  • U
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 27 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 90fb3d79788f44beb39c06961a3575aa

Full Job Description

  • DBS check required

  • Equal Opportunities Policy

  • Expenses reimbursed

  • Health and Safety Policy

  • Ongoing support

  • Training provided

  • Volunteer induction

  • Volunteer Policy

  • Volunteers covered by insurance

  • Written role description


    • When is this role available?

    When: 21/05/2024 - 21/05/2025
    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    Morning
    Afternoon
    Evening

    This is a flexible role that can fit around other commitments. As long as the timing is convenient for both you and your Befriendee - it can be as flexible as you need it to be. For Telephone Befriending, calls take place approximately once a week, and the call lasts for an average of 40 minutes, up to an hour. For Face to Face Befriending, we try and match you up with someone that is geographically close to you, to cut down on your travelling time. Face to Face visits would generally last approximately one hour - but may be longer if you go out and about.

  • A genuine interest in the wellbeing of people and the issues associated with loneliness and isolation

  • Patience, empathy and a non-judgemental attitude

  • Ability to provide encouragement and support in a sensitive and non-judgemental manner, with people from a variety of backgrounds

  • Good listening and communication skills and enjoy chatting

  • Ability to use your own initiative

  • Honesty

  • Common sense

  • Willing attitude

  • Ability to deal appropriately with confidential and sensitive information

  • An ability to work independently but also work within the boundaries of the role, recognising what should and should not be done and when to seek advice or repot concerns

  • Good time-keeping and reliability

  • Basic literacy and organisational skills - able to complete simple welfare check reports

  • Willingness to participate in training and to work within the policies and procedures of the project and of Rushcliffe RCVS