Why do we need Community Support Volunteers?
There are people in our local communities who require a supportive companion to help them. The benefits of their having regular meetings with a Community Support Volunteer helps to increase their confidence, resilience and independence to tackle their social isolation and achieve specified and agreed goals and objectives.
What would you need to do?
Companionship, not practical assistance, is required for this opportunity. Use your local knowledge of community services and groups and spend time listening to and supporting someone to engage with them.
What’s in it for you?
By becoming a Community Support Volunteer, you are accepting the opportunity that could mark the turning point in someone’s life. This rewarding role offers an excellent opportunity for personal development by obtaining new skills and experiences as well as a chance to give back to the community.
Criteria
* Must be over 18 years of age
* Must have lived in the UK for 3+ years
* Commitment of 1-2 hours minimum per week / Flexible
* Minimum commitment of 6 months is required
This volunteering role is subject to a DBS check. To qualify, you must have been a resident in the UK for the past 3 years.
* Applicants must be willing to go through an induction process with relevant background checks and an enhanced DBS check (This will be done free of charge)
* To regularly visit the individual on a 1:1 basis either in their own home or a community setting.
* To regularly support the individual to achieve agreed positive goals to promote their independence – The role is unique to every individual’s needs and circumstances.
* To provide regular feedback on progress.
* Volunteers must log their volunteering hours monthly and submit expenses where applicable via an online computer system.
* To complete minimum level training e.g. Safeguarding and commit to further training relevant to the role.
Required Qualities:
* Understanding of vulnerability
* It would be an advantage to have an awareness of key issues – alcohol, drug abuse, mental health, etc.
* Ability to use basic ICT systems
* Be able to deal with difficult situations in a professional manner
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to use own initiative
* Respect for equality and diversity
Training:
Training will be provided in the form of distance learning or trainer-led. Volunteers must have completed the required training before any activity can be undertaken and may be asked to regularly refresh training where required.
Required Age:
18 years +
Schedule:
All days available for volunteering.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact the Volunteer Co-ordinator for a chat or click apply now.
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