Volunteer Befriender – VH95

CANConnect; Broadland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to combating loneliness in the community. As a befriender, you will play a crucial role in providing companionship to individuals in need, making a significant impact on their lives. This role offers flexible time commitments, allowing you to choose when and how often you volunteer. Whether you prefer to meet in person or connect over the phone, your support will help foster meaningful relationships and reduce feelings of isolation. Embrace the opportunity to make a difference in your community while enjoying the rewarding experience of helping others.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide companionship and support to individuals experiencing loneliness.
• Strong communication and listening skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support to clients struggling with loneliness.
• Engage in regular contact through visits or phone calls.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Listening Skills

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Role:
A befriender provides company and companionship for a local person struggling with loneliness, for whom your support will make the world of difference. Befrienders are matched with clients with whom they then have regular contact, spending time together or chatting over the phone each week. Both clients and befrienders come from a broad range of ages and walks of life.

Time commitment:
1 – 3 hours per week or fortnight. Volunteers are able to specify which days and hours they would like to commit to. The service covers North Norfolk and parts of Broadland. Volunteers can specify an area/location where they would like to do their volunteering.

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.