In home Befriender

The Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer will play an important role by providing companionship to someone we support at our supported living service by spending time with them, visiting them in the home and doing activities they enjoy. These might include chatting over a cup of tea, reading books, playing board games, etc.

Training required for this role (all delivered vis e-learning):

• Safeguarding
• H&S
• Manual Handling
• How to be Eye Care Aware
• Fire Safety
• Infection Control
• Data Security and Confidentiality
• First Aid

All these courses will take approximately 40-60 minutes, apart from the First Aid which is 2 hours.

Benefits

• This is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact upon the lives of others. 
• Befriending is a great way to keep active and meet new people.
• SeeAbility provides training and this can help you to develop new skills.
• Volunteers can claim travel expenses.

Practical Considerations

There is parking on site

Skills

• To have a good sense of humour and love to chat
• To be kind, empathetic and friendly
• To be punctual and reliable
• To be able to deal with information in line with our data protection and confidentiality procedures

When do I need to be available?

Details	This a a flexible role on hours

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Where does this role take place?

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