Befriender

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Update day: 01-06-2024

Location: Newbury South East

Category: Other

Industry: Non-profit Organizations Civic Social Organizations

Job type: Full-time

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Befriender - 210 Newtown Road, Newbury, RG14 7EB

Are you looking to volunteer some of your time and skills to help others that are in need? ?We are looking for Befrienders to join our Befriender service in Newbury.

Main Responsibilities

We are looking for volunteer befrienders who will work with our clients to reduce social isolation and feelings of loneliness. This could include:
  • socialising with clients within the hostel to develop confidence
  • creating opportunities for social interaction with the hostel and/or community
  • support our clients to access activities within the local community
  • providing companionship and being someone to talk to
  • offering emotional support
  • supporting clients with activities within the hostel, including cooking, gardening, and/or arts and crafts.
Attributes & Values

Previous experience in this type of work would be preferred but you will have a real passion for wanting to work with homeless people. Your values will match ours, you will be committed to helping others and enjoy the real job satisfaction that this brings.
  • an awareness of support needs and challenges faced by homeless people
  • good verbal communication skills
  • good sense of humour
  • the ability to remain impartial, calm and to be empathetic
  • a commitment to helping people- ability to work as part of a team
We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
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Deadline: 16-07-2024

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