Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer

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

Job summary

Join SeeAbility as a Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer in Bristol and make a positive difference in someone's life. You will provide companionship and support to individuals with learning disabilities and autism, creating fun and meaningful interactions. Flexible time commitment is available, and required training will be offered.

Benefits

Chance to impact lives directly

Training for skill development

Meet new people

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years old to apply.
• DBS check and references required.
• Training in safeguarding needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to individuals in their homes.
• Engage in enjoyable activities like reading or board games.

Skills

Kindness

Empathy

Reliability

Confidentiality

Communication

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Role Description

Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer

Location: Bristol

Time Commitment: Flexible

The Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer will play an important role by providing companionship to someone we support in Bristol. You will spend time with them, visiting in their home and engaging in activities they enjoy, such as chatting over a cup of tea, reading books, or playing board games.

Skills required

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

Please note that you need to be over 18 years old to apply for this role. To apply, click on the 'apply' button below and complete the application form. Our Volunteering Team will contact you for an informal chat and to discuss the next steps.

To ensure safety, a DBS check and two references are required before confirmation. You will also need to undertake safeguarding training and any specific training related to the role.

About Us

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

We encourage people with disabilities to challenge expectations and broaden their horizons.

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

Our Benefits

This role offers a chance to make a direct impact on others' lives.

Befriending helps you stay active and meet new people.

We provide training to help you develop new skills.