Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer

SeeAbility; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

SeeAbility is seeking a Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer to provide companionship to individuals in Aldershot. This role involves visiting and spending enjoyable time with supported individuals, helping to foster connections and improve their well-being. Ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact while developing personal skills.

Benefits

Training provided by SeeAbility

Opportunity to make a direct impact

Chance to meet new people

Develop new skills

Qualifications

• Must be over the age of 18 to apply.
• Able to handle information according to data protection and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to someone supported in Aldershot.
• Engage in enjoyable activities such as chatting, reading, and playing games.

Skills

Kindness

Empathy

Reliability

Good sense of humor

Communication

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SeeAbility

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Aldershot, United Kingdom

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

Role Description

Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer

Location: Aldershot, Hampshire

Time Commitment: Flexible

The Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer will play an important role by providing companionship to someone we support in Aldershot, 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.

Skills required:

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

Please note that you will need to be over the age of 18 to apply for this role. To apply, click on the 'apply' button below and complete the application form. A member of our Volunteering Team will contact you for an informal chat and to explain the next steps. To ensure safety, a DBS check and two satisfactory references are required before confirming the role. As you will be volunteering with vulnerable individuals, safeguarding training and role-specific training are also required.

About Us:

At SeeAbility, we support people with learning disabilities and autism, who may also have sight loss, to achieve their goals daily.

We encourage individuals with disabilities to challenge expectations from life, themselves, and society.

Founded as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the UK's oldest disability charities, pioneering support for over 220 years.

Benefits:

This role offers a chance to make a direct impact, stay active, meet new people, and develop new skills through training provided by SeeAbility.