Volunteer Volunteer Befriender (Bishop Auckland)

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Update day: 07-05-2024

Location: Bishop Auckland North East

Category: Education / Training Human Resources

Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management Staffing Recruiting Hospital & Health Care

Job type: Volunteer

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Do you want to work with vulnerable clients as a career? Do you want hands on experience of supporting people? This role is an opportunity for anyone interested in providing 1-2-1 support to vulnerable people in difficult transitions in their lives. Befrienders assist in supporting our customers to achieve positive changes. This role is an opportunity for anyone that has experienced difficult life experiences to provide 1-2-1 mentoring and emotional support to customers experiencing similar transitions. This opportunity will allow volunteers to provide support, early intervention, encouragement, and information to Service Users looking to improve their life skills and knowledge and achieve greater independence. Benefits to Volunteer
  • Gain a better understanding of certain client groups and Thirteen as an Organisation
  • Will get valuable hands on experience to build your personal profile
  • Develop or learn new skills
  • Build self-esteem and confidence in themselves and others
  • Develop existing leadership skills by supporting the Trainee Befrienders/Peer Mentors
  • Gain more responsibilities and experience
  • Make contacts and links with other professionals
  • Contribute to their local community
  • Experience advocacy
  • Experience event coordination.
Role tasks include:
  • Developing positive professional relationships with customers
  • Working with staff to gain an understanding of customers in the service
  • Acting as a positive role model: to listen, support, and motivate clients. Please email: Volunteering@thirteengroup.co.uk for an application pack and more information.
Full training will be given to all volunteer befrienders this includes an E-Learning package and 2 mandatory training days with the Volunteer Coordinator. Out of pocket travel expenses will be reimbursed.
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Deadline: 21-06-2024

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