Volunteer Befriender - Letchworth

Go Vol Herts; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Letchworth is seeking Befriending Volunteers to provide companionship to older individuals. As a volunteer, you will visit an older person once a week to share stories, enjoy a cup of tea, and help them feel less alone. This rewarding role requires good listening skills and a caring attitude. Training will be provided, and volunteers must be over 18.

Qualifications

• Must be over the age of 18.
• Good listening skills and caring attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendship and share interests with an older person.
• Visit an older person regularly for companionship.

Job description

Befriending Social contact

Community & family Health People with disabilities

Are you a good listener?Do you enjoy making someone's day?Can you spare an hour a week to change an older person's life by visiting them?

Detailed description

Why not become a Befriending Volunteer and help older people feel less alone?

We are looking for friendly, caring volunteers who can visit once a week and give them some company.

What will I be doing?

• Matched with an older person, providing friendship and sharing news, views and interests.
• Regularly visit an older person in their own home, perhaps for a cup of tea and a chat.

All volunteers must be over the age of 18 and are recruited subject to references and a clear enhanced DBS. Training will be provided

Age UK Hertfordshire is one of the largest charities providing services to older people in Hertfordshire and has a high level of recognition among the statutory authorities, voluntary sector and the public. Age UK Hertfordshire is a brand partner of Age UK, able to use the Age UK brand in return for working to agreed quality standards.