Gujarati-speaking Befriender Volunteer

Overview

Gujarati-speaking Befriender Volunteer role at Creative Support – we are currently looking for a Gujarati-speaking volunteer befriender to meet up regularly with one of our residents at our service in Harrow. If you can spare a couple of hours on a regular basis, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Meet with a resident on a regular basis at our Harrow service.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report any concerns.
• Develop a friendship and enjoy conversations together, while respecting boundaries.
• Complete any training provided and attend regular volunteer supervisions with your volunteer supervisor.
• Engage in activities the resident enjoys, such as cooking, board games and card games, with the volunteer participating in these activities.

Requirements

• You are able to communicate confidently in Gujarati to engage in conversations.
• You are warm, chatty and a good listener.
• You are able to commit to volunteering on a regular basis (a couple of hours per week).

Support and Training

• Training for your role, access to a volunteer supervisor, an induction, a monthly volunteer newsletter, and an online volunteer support network group on Zoom.

About The Service

Extra Care Service with self-contained flats for older people with a variety of needs.

How to Apply

To apply, download our volunteer application form.

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