Volunteer Befriender – Stalham

Befriender Stalham VH266; Stalham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate initiative aimed at reducing loneliness in the Stalham area. As a volunteer, you will provide companionship to a female client who is living with chronic illnesses, taking her out for car rides to enjoy the seaside. This role requires a commitment of just 1-2 hours per week and offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in someone's life. You will be reimbursed for travel expenses, and your involvement will contribute to a supportive community effort led by CAN Connect, helping to foster social connections across North Norfolk and Breckland.

Benefits

Travel expense reimbursement

Qualifications

• Ability to provide companionship and support to individuals experiencing loneliness.
• Must have a car and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Take a female client out for car rides to alleviate loneliness.
• Commit to 1-2 hours per week for social interaction.

Skills

Companionship

Driving

Empathy

Job description

Role:
Do you have a spare hour or two each week?

We are currently looking to recruit a volunteer in the Stalham area who has a car to take a female client out for a car ride ‘to see the sea’, for companionship and social connection as she is experiencing loneliness. You will be reimbursed for your travel expenses. She is living with chronic illnesses and this interaction would help her cope with this and have something to look forward to. CAN Connect volunteers really make a difference to people’s lives and you would be joining a team of volunteers who are helping to alleviate loneliness and isolation across North Norfolk and Breckland.

Time commitment:
1 – 2 hours per week.

About the organisation:
CAN Connect is delivered by Community Action Norfolk and Future Projects and covers North Norfolk, Breckland and parts of Broadland. It is part of a range of services across Norfolk aimed at reducing loneliness and isolation.

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.