About this opportunity
They are looking for volunteer befrienders to help them expand their growing service. Volunteer befrienders provide one to one befriending to a socially isolated older person, visiting them in their home and/or taking them out to take part in activities in their local community. This could be popping in once a week for a cup of tea or supporting the befriendee to become more confident or join in community activities. This role is to:
- meet with an older person once per week for a mutually agreed length of time
- encourage involvement in activities, being mindful of the befriendee's abilities and limitations
- maintain confidentiality regarding befriendee information
- take part in mandatory induction training and any other relevant training
- take part in planned regular reviews with LinkLiving staff
- ensure relevant expenses are claimed and receipts are kept on a monthly basis
- attend induction training and any other training relevant to the post
- operate within LinkLiving policies and procedures and any other relevant guidelines and Legislation.
- raise any concerns regarding members’ wellbeing with LinkLiving staff
Please note, volunteer befrienders will not be asked to meet any personal care needs
