Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer

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

Job summary

Join SeeAbility as a Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer in Guildford, where you will provide companionship and support to individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Enjoy flexibility, make a positive impact on their lives, and meet new people. Training will be provided, along with reimbursement for travel expenses.

Benefits

Make a positive impact on others' lives

Stay active and meet new people

Receive training to develop new skills

Claim travel expenses

Qualifications

• Applicants must be over 18 years old.
• Handle information confidentially in line with data protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship by visiting individuals at home.
• Engage in activities like chatting, reading, or playing games.

Skills

Kindness

Empathy

Reliability

Good sense of humor

Job description

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Client:

SeeAbility

Location:

Guildford, United Kingdom

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Other

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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: Guildford

Time Commitment: Flexible

The Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer will play an important role by providing companionship to someone supported by SeeAbility in Guildford. The volunteer will spend time with the individual, visiting them at home and engaging in activities they enjoy, such as chatting over tea, reading books, or playing board games.

Skills required:

• Be kind, empathetic, and friendly
• Have a good sense of humor and enjoy chatting
• Be punctual and reliable
• Handle information confidentially in line with data protection procedures

Please note that applicants must be over 18 years old. To apply, click the 'apply' button below and complete the application form. After receiving your application, a member of our Volunteering Team will contact you for an informal chat and to discuss next steps. A DBS check and two references will be required before confirming the role. Volunteers will also need to undertake safeguarding training and any role-specific training.

About Us:

SeeAbility supports people with learning disabilities and autism, who may also have sight loss, to achieve their goals daily. We encourage people with disabilities to challenge societal expectations. Founded over 220 years ago, we are one of the UK's oldest disability charities, formerly known as The Royal School for the Blind.

Benefits:

• Make a positive impact on others' lives
• Stay active and meet new people through befriending
• Receive training to develop new skills
• Claim travel expenses