Volunteer Befriender
Volunteer Centre, Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde
The purpose of the befriending volunteer role is to make contact with lonely and isolated individuals through regular telephone or face to face conversations, by way of home visits, meetings in the community or supporting to a friendship group.
What skills do I need?
Good communication skills
Compassionate
Good listener
Patient
When do I need to be available?
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Details
Monday-Friday, 9-5 although volunteers can choose hours to suit them- minimum of 2 hours per week.
Where does this role take place?
No specific location
Register your interest
Advertised by Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde
Register your interest- Details
- Accessibility
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Age restrictions
18+ - DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
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