Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer

TN United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen sucht engagierte Freiwillige für die Rolle des Befrienders 'In Home'. Diese Position bietet die Möglichkeit, das Leben von Menschen mit Lernbehinderungen und Autismus positiv zu beeinflussen, indem Sie Zeit mit ihnen verbringen und Aktivitäten durchführen, die sie genießen. Die Rolle erfordert Empathie, Freundlichkeit und Zuverlässigkeit, während Sie gleichzeitig neue Fähigkeiten durch Schulungen entwickeln können. Freiwillige können auch Reisekosten erstattet bekommen. Dies ist eine hervorragende Gelegenheit, sich aktiv zu engagieren und neue Menschen kennenzulernen.

Benefits

Reisekostenerstattung

Schulung zur Entwicklung neuer Fähigkeiten

Direkter positiver Einfluss auf das Leben anderer

Qualifications

• Muss über 18 Jahre alt sein.
• Erforderlich sind DBS-Prüfung und zwei Referenzen.

Responsibilities

• Bieten Sie Gesellschaft und Unterstützung für eine Person in Guildford.
• Engagieren Sie sich in Aktivitäten wie Lesen oder Brettspielen.

Skills

Empathie

Freundlichkeit

Zuverlässigkeit

Gute Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Job description

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Client:

SeeAbility

Location:

Guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

10

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Role Description

Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer

Location: Guildford

Time Commitment: Flexible

The Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer will play an important role by providing companionship to someone we support in Guildford and spending time with them, visiting them in the home, and engaging in 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 our data protection and confidentiality procedures

Please note that you must be over 18 to apply for this role. To apply, click on the 'apply' button below and complete the application form. Once we receive your application, a member of our Volunteering Team will contact you for an informal chat and to explain the next steps.

For safety reasons, we require a DBS check and two satisfactory references before confirming your volunteer role. As you will be volunteering with vulnerable individuals, you will also need to undertake safeguarding training, as well as 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 individuals with disabilities to challenge what they expect from life, themselves, and society.

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

Our Benefits

• This role offers a direct positive impact on others' lives.
• Befriending helps keep active and meet new people.
• We provide training to help you develop new skills.
• Volunteers can claim travel expenses.