Crossroads Care South East London run a Volunteer Befriending Service which is aimed at isolated older people.
By becoming a Volunteer Befriender you will help to reduce someone's social isolation and improve their health and well-being by providing social contact, emotional and practical support.
Enabling a better quality of life by reducing the risk of requiring statutory services therefore reducing the risk of hospitalisation or loss of independent living.
You will be involved in supporting someone to access community opportunities in sports, leisure, culture, faith and education.
We are looking for people who are willing to be trained and supported to become Volunteer Befrienders to enable us to deliver this local service.
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What skills do I need?
You will be involved in supporting someone in your local area to access opportunities in sports, leisure, culture, faith and eduction
Details
- DBS check required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed - Ongoing support; Health and Safety Policy
- Suitable for under 18s
We are able to take on volunteers from the age of 17 - Training provided
Induction training is provided with ongoing training opportunities throughout the year on relevant subjects - Volunteer induction
- Volunteer policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
| Slot | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Evening | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Availability Details
We are always in need of Volunteer Befrienders as there is always a large demand for the befriending service and inevitably we always have a waiting list.
Location
Pier Road Centre
42 Pier Road
Erith
Kent
DA8 1TA
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