The Civil Service Retirement Fellowship is a national charity supporting former civil servants and their dependents. We provide a range of charitable services that focus on friendship and support. These include: local community groups, national befriending schemes and the provision of signposting & advice.
We are looking for a volunteer befriender to match with a service user in Winchester and provide a regular friendship visit (either fortnightly or monthly). All volunteers are subject to a DBS Check and training seminar (delivered via video conference) before being matched up. Volunteer expenses for undertaking visits (e.g. public transport or mileage) are reimbursed.
Skills
- Good communication skills
- Good listening skills
- A passion for working with the elderly
Details
- Accessibility
N/A But may be limitations around accessing the homes of those the volunteer is befriending if the volunteer is disabled. - Age restrictions
18+ - DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Evening | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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