About this role
Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, the project aims to support residents who live alone and have lost their confidence in going out into the community and accessing social activities. As a volunteer, you will be matched to an older person, to provide friendly conversation and companionship that overtime, will increase the person’s confidence. This may be through either telephoning befriending, or face-to-face befriending.
1. To visit clients on a regular basis and encourage them to participate in the community.
2. To use active listening skills to effectively engage clients in conversation.
3. To refer and signpost clients to other organisations and agencies that may support their ongoing health and wellbeing
4. To provide short term outcome-focused support to encourage clients to participate in their local community
When you can volunteer
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Requirements
- References needed
- Willing to take a DBS Check
- Age restrictions
Volunteers must be 18 years and over
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Friendly and approachable
• Flexible to meet clients’ needs
• Ability to maintain records of visits
• Honest and reliable
• Understanding and maintaining professional boundaries
• Interest in and empathy with older people
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Non-judgmental attitude
Location
This opportunity allows you to volunteer from home
Available from home
Location 244 London Road, Leicester, UK