Stepping Out Volunteer
Age UK Blackburn with Darwen
The Stepping Out Service has been set up to provide much needed support to encourage older people to engage in community activities following a significant life change such as bereavement, relocation, change in circumstances.
Volunteers will provide time limited support to accompany people to activities, going for walks or just shopping until they have built up the confidence to do it themselves. Support is tailored to the individual to empower them to build connections, access community support and improve their wellbeing.
We are asking for 2 hours of time per week to support the older person.
What skills do I need?
Honesty
Reliability
A pleasant, polite and confidential manner
Patience
Excellent Communication and listening skills
Empathy
An ability to speak another language such as Polish, Urdu, Punjabi or Gujarati would be helpful
When do I need to be available?
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Where does this role take place?
No specific location
- Details
- DBS check required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Interested in Volunteer Coordinators Forum?
- Interested in Volunteer Training Programme?
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteers covered by insurance
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