Support at Home Volunteer – VH80

British Red Cross; North Norfolk; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading humanitarian organization in North Norfolk is seeking volunteers for their Support at Home service to assist people in crisis. Volunteers will offer practical and emotional support, helping individuals regain their confidence and independence. Responsibilities include shopping, escorting to appointments, and helping with paperwork. Flexible time commitment available.

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required but flexibility and empathy are essential.
• Ability to provide low level practical support and emotional encouragement.

Responsibilities

• Provide low level practical and emotional support for up to 6 weeks.
• Assist with tasks such as shopping and escorting to appointments.
• Help sort through mail and make phone calls.

Job description

Role

The aim of the Support at Home service is to offer support, encouragement and practical help to people in crisis, whether just leaving hospital or already in the community. From people recovering from illness, surgery or an accident, to struggling with a life changing event, Support at Home volunteers enable people to live as independently as they can at home, building trusting relationships and helping them regain their confidence and well-being. Working closely with health and social services colleagues, volunteers can make the difference in preventing an admission to hospital and supporting a timely discharge home.

Responsibilities

Volunteers provide low level practical and emotional support for up to 6 weeks. This usually consists of weekly visits, which includes tasks such as shopping, confidence building, escorting to GP/hospital appointments and things like helping sort through mail/paperwork and assist to make phone calls.

Time commitment

Flexible – dependant on volunteer availability.

About the organisation

The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. They are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individuals emergencies.

How to apply

If you are interested in this role and would like to apply or would like more information, contact the Volunteer Hub at Merchants’ Place – E: [e-mail] T: 01263 519454

Alternatively, you can complete an online registration form and your details will be sent to us directly. A link for the form can be found on our Volunteer Hub page on our website.