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 ...
Face to face befrienders
Contact person
Tara Evans
#107819
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Summary
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.
Detailed description
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
What volunteers need
😇 Disclosure and Barring Service
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs
🤝 Extra support
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.