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
Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association provides affordable housing and related services primarily to older people within South Lanarkshire and other Scottish regions.
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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 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, Weekly
No Gender Restriction,
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
Minimum age: 18
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: expenses for local public transport
Training details: Health and safety induction
Support:
Named Contact For Volunteer