Bengali-speaking Befriender Volunteer

Preferred hours per week/time commitment: Flexible days and times

About the service:Extra Care Service with self-contained flats for older people with a variety of needs

Purpose of the role We are currently looking for a Bengali speaking volunteer befriender to meet up regularly with one of our residents at our service in Bromley, if you have a couple of hours to spare and can commit to volunteering on a regular basis, wed love to hear from you.

Are you a warm and chatty person, whos also a good listener? As a befriender, you will provide companionship to our resident by meeting together regularly for a cup of tea and chat. We ask that you are able to communicate confidently in Bengali in order to engage in conversations together.

As a volunteer with Creative Support we offer training for your role, access to a volunteer supervisor, an induction, a monthly volunteer newsletter, and an online volunteer support network group on Zoom.

Volunteer duties

• Meet on a regular basis
• Follow safeguarding procedures, and report any concerns
• Develop a friendship and enjoy conversations together whilst respecting boundaries
• Complete any training provided
• Attend regular volunteer supervisions with your volunteer supervisor

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