Face to face befrienders

Face to face befrienders

Practical details

Volunteering Organisation role

Flexible hours
Gilbert Scott Road South Horrington, St Cuthbert Out, Wells, BA5 3FB, United Kingdom

Contact person

Provided

Reimbursement of costs
Extra support

Requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service
MHA Communities Mendip District

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We are looking for Volunteer Befrienders to visit our residents in the care home and provide support and friendship to those who may feel lonely or isolated.

We are looking for Volunteer Befrienders to visit our residents in the care home and provide support and friendship to those who may be feeling lonely or isolated. The role will be spending one to one time with a resident chatting or taking part in an activity together such as cards, dominoes and puzzles or a craft activity. Helping to improve residents quality of life, health and well-being by providing friendship and companionship on a regular basis.


Opportunities are open to applicants aged 18 and over 


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Getting there

About MHA Communities Mendip District

MHA Communities Mendip District is here to ensure older people within the Mendip area can enjoy living later life well.

Our overall aim is to combat isolation & loneliness.

We provide a sense of belonging by generating a sense of community and friendship to promote mental wellbeing, mental stimulation, increase confidence, self-worth and prevent further social withdrawal. Most of all, we enjoy seeing our members have fun and take pride in providing services that our members really look forward to.

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Practical details

Volunteering Organisation role

Flexible hours
Gilbert Scott Road South Horrington, St Cuthbert Out, Wells, BA5 3FB, United Kingdom

Contact person

Provided

Reimbursement of costs
Extra support

Requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service