Befriender Volunteer Dereham

Get InVOLved Norfolk; Dereham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community charity organization in Dereham is seeking a Befriender Volunteer to provide companionship to an elderly lady. Responsibilities include visiting her at home during weekdays, assisting her in social activities like attending a knitting group at the local library, and helping her stay independent. The ideal candidate should be friendly, chatty, and willing to commit a few hours each week, with no medical experience required. Training and support will be provided, and out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

Benefits

Regular advice and support

Training provided

Out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed

Qualifications

• Willingness to spare a couple of hours per week or fortnight.
• No medical or personal care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular companionship to the client, visiting Monday‑Friday.
• Help the client attend a knitting group at the Dereham Library.
• Support the client to remain independent while providing social interaction.

Skills

Good communication skills

Friendly and chatty

Ability to interact with older adults

Job description

Summary

We are seeking a Befriender Volunteer to visit an elderly lady in Dereham who would benefit from regular company and would also like to visit the local library.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular companionship to the client, visiting Monday‑Friday between 9am‑5pm.
• Help the client attend a knitting group at the Dereham Library.
• Support the client to remain as independent as possible while providing social interaction.

Qualifications

• Friendly, chatty, and willing to spare a couple of hours per week or fortnight.
• Good communication skills; caring and able to interact with older adults.
• No requirement for medical or personal care experience.

Other Details

• Volunteer role is purely social; no personal or medical care duties.
• Volunteers must be available Monday‑Friday 9am‑5pm.
• Regular advice, support, and training provided.
• Out‑of‑pocket expenses are reimbursed upon agreement.

About Vision Norfolk

We are Norfolk’s charity for people living with sight loss and visual impairment. We provide practical and emotional support at our hubs in Norwich, King’s Lynn and Great Yarmouth and in hospitals across Norfolk. We offer social, well‑being activities, daily living equipment, befriending services and specialist housing to help those affected by sight loss live fully.