Opportunity type: Long-term Commitment
Role: Befriending, caring
District: Boroughwide
Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons
Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access? Yes
Location: Indoor
Description: We are looking for friendly, honest, reliable and caring people to offer friendship and support to older people who are experiencing feelings of loneliness. Specific responsibilities * Make one visit per week to an older person who is socially isolated and/or housebound. * Emotional support for an older person - checking in to see how they are doing. * Having a regular, friendly and supportive chat with the older person about their interests. We're looking for someone who is... * Friendly and reliable *A good listener *Able to build a good rapport with an older person *Open-minded, avoiding judgement and stereotyping *Willing to attend training and other events *Willing to undergo a DBS check Time requirements We would be looking for people to commit to volunteering long-term, if matched with a client. Times and days are flexible but would usually be between 10am and 4pm, Monday to Friday. Activity will take place either at the befriendee's home or at a social venue e.g. park, coffee shop etc. To apply for this role, please complete and return the application form which be found on our website here https://www.ageuk.org.uk/bolton/get-involved/volunteer/volunteering-vacancies/ If you would prefer to complete a paper copy of the form, please contact our office on 01204 382411.
Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS)
