A Volunteer's Perspective

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What is befriending?

Face to face befriending: where a volunteer befriender visits an older person in their home, every week, perhaps for a cup of tea and a chat, or accompany them to an activity (such as a trip to a café or the theatre). In some cases, a volunteer may accompany the older person to occasion hospital or doctor’s appointments.

All befrienders are volunteers who undergo a DBS check, safeguarding and first aid training. They are then individually matched, as far as possible, to the hobbies and interests of the beneficiaries.

To visit socially isolated housebound people in their homes on a regular basis to provide conversational activity and friendship aiming to prevent/relieve loneliness.

Where: South Liverpool and surrounding areas.

Commitment: Must be able to visit regularly probably on weekly or fortnightly basis. Agreeable to initial and on-going training as necessary.

Duration: Several months commitment or ideally longer.

Requirements: Committed, Friendly, Reliable.
Disclosure (DBS formerly CRB) clearance, this will be arranged by Woolton Community life. 

Undertake induction and Safeguarding training.

What’s in it for you: 

To encourage social engagement and prevent:-

Loneliness
Personal fulfilment
Fun
New focus
Friendship
New skills

Why we want you:

Many people, particularly the elderly, struggle to attend social/ leisure activities due to mobility issues access to public transport etc, this is a barrier to social inclusion & a cause of loneliness, isolation and poor health. Volunteering to visit people will help to provide human contact and friendship & prevent loneliness.

We are looking for friendly reliable people who can volunteer some of their time on a regular basis to visit and chat.

Support and opportunities: 

Trustees and appointed personnel to answer questions and provide support as needed. Opportunities to be involved in working relationships of the Charity.

Request an application form by contacting us, either by ....

phone:- 07490 572 344, 

or email at wooltoncl@gmail.com.

See Downloads below for:-

• Volunteer Role
• Application Form - Email to: - wooltoncl@gmail.com
• Volunteer Handbook
• Insurance Certificate