Befriender Volunteer in Durham, North East

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. 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 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