At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide companionship and support to individuals in need, helping them engage with their community.
- Company: Creative Support, a passionate organisation dedicated to enriching lives.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, valuable experience, and access to high-quality training.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Outgoing, sociable, good listener, and willing to commit a few hours regularly.
We are looking for a befriender volunteer to meet with people we support on a regular basis at our service in Durham. Volunteering with Creative Support is a great way to enrich the lives of people with support needs while helping our staff to deliver person-centred services.
We are looking for an outgoing, sociable and warm person, who's also a good listener. As a befriender, you will provide companionship to some of the people we support and help them to gain confidence and engage with the local community. This can include going for a walk, visiting a café, attending activities/events or day trips in the surrounding area. If you have a few hours to spare on a regular basis, we would love to hear from you!
This role is for our Durham Floating Support Service which supports clients with a range of mental health needs, living independently all over Durham.
Hours: Flexible days and times, including evenings and weekends
Volunteer Duties:
- Meet on a regular basis
- Provide companionship and conversation whilst respecting boundaries
- Help people we support to engage with the local community
- Report any safeguarding concerns to Creative Support staff members
- Understand and work within Creative Support Policies and procedures, respecting boundaries
- Attend regular supervisions with your allocated volunteer supervisor and complete any training provided
At Creative Support, we are passionate about developing our people. Through our award-winning Creative Academy, we provide high-quality training and career development opportunities to help colleagues reach their full potential, regardless of their starting point or role. As an Investors in People Platinum organisation and an approved centre for nationally recognised qualifications, we are committed to supporting learning, growth and long-term career progression.
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