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Befriender VolunteerCreative Support • Durham, County Durham, UK
Befriender Volunteer

Befriender Volunteer

Creative Support • Durham, County Durham, UK
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

We are looking for a befriender volunteer to meet with people we support on a regular basis at our service in Durham. Volunteering with Creative Support is a great way to enrich the lives of people with support needs while helping our staff to deliver person-centred services.

We are looking for an outgoing, sociable and warm person, who's also a good listener. As a befriender, you will provide companionship to some of the people we support and help them to gain confidence and engage with the local community. This can include going for a walk, visiting a café, attending activities/events or day trips in the surrounding area. If you have a few hours to spare on a regular basis, we would love to hear from you!

This role is for our Durham Floating Support Service which supports clients with a range of mental health needs, living independently all over Durham.

Hours: Flexible days and times, including evenings and weekends

Volunteer Duties:
• Meet on a regular basis
• Provide companionship and conversation whilst respecting boundaries
• Help people we support to engage with the local community
• Report any safeguarding concerns to Creative Support staff members
• Understand and work within Creative Support Policies and procedures, respecting boundaries
• Attend regular supervisions with your allocated volunteer supervisor and complete any training provided
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