Volunteer Befriender - Welwyn Village

DeedMob B.V; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based support organization is seeking a compassionate individual to visit elderly people in their homes, providing companionship and support. This role involves a commitment of one hour per week, focusing on reducing loneliness and assisting with light tasks. Candidates should be friendly, caring, and professional, with the ability to travel locally and respect client privacy. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact the lives of vulnerable individuals positively.

Qualifications

• Friendly, caring, and compassionate toward older individuals.
• Willingness and ability to spend about one hour per week.
• Ability to travel locally and remain professional while respecting clients' privacy.

Responsibilities

• Visit older people in their own homes.
• Provide companionship and engage in conversation.
• Assist with short walks and light tasks.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Professionalism

Job description

Responsibilities

• Commit to approximately one hour per week to visit older people in their own homes.
• Provide companionship, engage in conversation, and offer a friendly presence.
• Assist with short walks, light tasks, or simple support to encourage recovery and reduce loneliness.
• Support older people who may be medically vulnerable or recently discharged from hospital.

Qualifications

• Friendly, caring, and compassionate toward older individuals.
• Willingness and ability to spend about one hour per week.
• Ability to travel locally and remain professional while respecting clients' privacy.