Companionship volunteer after hospital

This is a completely free service to anyone who lives alone and has recently been discharged from hospital. Our wonderful Home from Hospital volunteers provide social and practical support by visiting people in their own homes and assisting with things like collecting prescriptions and basic shopping, preparing a light snack, helping people to engage with activities in their local area or maybe just chatting over a cup of tea. We provide our volunteers with full training and on-going support to enable them to make a real difference to local older people in their community.

This is to provide light practical and social support.

Skills

Have great listening skills and an ability to communicate with a range of different people.

Can empathise with older people who are feeling lonely or isolated.

Benefits

Making a new friend, feeling of self worth & learning new skills.

Practical Considerations

Will need access to a vehicle or public transport, can volunteer using flexible hours.

When do I need to be available?

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Where does this role take place?

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