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Are you chatty and sociable?
Do you live in Hertfordshire?
Would you be willing to visit an older lonely person in your area once a week for just an hour?

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: Broxbourne, Dacorum, East Herts, Hertsmere, North Herts, St Albans, Stevenage, Three Rivers, Watford, Welwyn/Hatfield

Location: Indoor

Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons, Weekday Evenings, Weekend Half Days

Practical Considerations: Drivers preferred but not always essential as you may be able to walk, cycle or use public transport depending on where your client is located.
You will need a DBS criminal record check so you must have lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years.

Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS), Own vehicle or access to a vehicle, Driving licence

Requirements (additional): Volunteers should be willing to commit for a minimum of 12 months

Suitable for: 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, University students, Older People

Suitable for volunteers interested in: Health and Wellbeing, Isolation & Loneliness, Mental Health, Older People, Voluntary & Community Action

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: No

Full Description:
As a Visiting Scheme Befriender, you will regularly visit an older person in their own home, perhaps for a cup of tea and a chat.
You will be matched with an older person, providing friendship and company.
The times you visit are flexible and convenient to you and them.
No personal care or household chores involved.

What does the role involve?
An hour of your time once a week (or more if you can) is all we need for you to pop in to see an older person in their home.
Make a cuppa and have a chat.


What skills do I need to volunteer?
You will need good listening skills, patience and an understanding of the problems faced by older people.
Drivers preferred due to some locations, but not always necessary

Benefits of Volunteering
-Free DBS check
-Ongoing training & support
-Opportunities to attend Volunteer events to meet other
volunteers
-Knowledge that you have made a difference to an older
person's life
-New friendships