Description
As part of the RAF Association, our Connections Volunteers offer the vital connection and support our beneficiaries need. In this role, you will make a real difference by helping support a lonely individual via regular telephone calls.
Our Connections for Life service entails friendship telephone calls from volunteers to beneficiaries within the RAF community who maybe experiencing loneliness, adapting to life after service or just looking for a general chat.
We will provide you with all the necessary training so you can rest assured that you will have all the skills you need. As a Connections Volunteer, you will have the support of a dedicated coordinator as your point of contact.
A RAF or forces background is not essential, and we welcome applications from all areas of the community.
A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. All help is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Craig Anderson, RAF Association Connections Administrator at email: volunteers@rafa.org.uk or telephone: 0800 018 2361.
Organisation aims and objectives
The object for which the Association is established is to promote, through the comradeship engendered by its members, the welfare by charitable means of all serving and former members of Our Air Forces, their spouses and dependants, together with the widows and widowers and dependants of those who died whilst serving or subsequently.
Availability
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
Sat |
Sun |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Afternoon |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Evening |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 Hour, on a Monthly, Fortnightly or Weekly Basis. Minimum commitment of 6 months.
Restrictions
Due to the nature of the role applicants must be over 18.
Experience required: Patience and Empathy
Friendly nature/rapport
Good listener
Ability to maintain boundaries
Reliability
Travel details: The opportunity is home based requiring access to a phone and computer.
Minimum age: 18
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Expenses paid for phone calls.
Training details: Successful applicants will complete a short on-line accredited training course to prepare them for the role, and they will receive a certificate of achievement upon completion, and they will have a dedicated point of contact with the Association. Volunteers can also sign for additional training to enhance their skills.
Support:
Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet