Abbey Community Centre
General volunteering Open ended

Befriender Volunteer: Home Visits

Make an amazing difference in someone’s life through being a friendly face connecting them with the outside world, reducing isolation and loneliness and bringing a much-needed smile to their day. Our award-winning Kilburn Good Neighbours scheme has been a lifeline for over 60s in Kilburn and West Hampstead for almost 25 years. Volunteers visit members regularly in their homes, building a relationship with them and working with the Kilburn Good Neighbours lead to communicate any additional needs they have. Some volunteers also support with odd jobs like shopping, escorting the member to the centre or DIY tasks. Training and induction is provided.

Onsite
Weekends, Weekdays, Evenings, Flexible
Posted about 2 years ago
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About the Role

Qualities you need for this role- Chatty, friendly, open-minded people, preferably living locally- Able to maintain good boundaries- Reliable, dependable and great at timekeeping- This role requires an enhanced DBS check, which we will organiseWhen you'll be needed- A minimum of 1 hour per week

Skills You'll Develop

Emotional Intelligence & Empathy Listening & Communication Networking & Relationship Building Resilience & Staying Positive Teamwork & Collaboration

Impact Areas

Community Support Elderly Care