Opportunity

Befriender – all areas Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin

We are looking for more Befriending volunteers in all Shropshire and currently have over 100 people waiting for a Befriender.

Volunteers visit older people in their own home on a regular basis for a cuppa and a chat and sometimes a short outing such as a walk.

Volunteers should be able to commit to an ongoing Befriending relationship, be flexible, reliable, responsible, good at conversation and empathetic towards our client group.  

We hope that you will be able to provide information about other Age UK STW services to the client and let us know of any other assistance the older person may require. 

An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Travel and other expenses are paid where applicable.

What skills do I need?

A friendly disposition, kind, understanding, empathetic, reliable and trustworthy.

Details

• Certificate of public and employers liability that covers young people in all their activities with you
• Child protection policy
• Confidentiality Policy
• DBS Policy for staff and volunteers
• Diversity Policy
• Equal Opportunities Policy
• Ex-offenders Policy
• Expenses Policy
• Health and Safety Policy
• Safeguarding
• Volunteer Task/Role description
• Volunteering Policy & Agreements
• Vulnerable Adults Policy

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