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Title

Face to face befriender

Organisation

Age UK Bury Befriending Service

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Website

https://ageuk.org.uk/bury/ This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

Face to face befrienders visit elderly clients in their home for up to a hour a week for a chat.

Activities

Skills & Attributes

Managing People, UK Driving Licence

Skills Description

The volunteer needs to be a good listener, punctual for appointments, and reliable.

What is in it for you

To gain experience within a volunteering role. The satisfaction of knowing that you are bringing a smile to people who are lonely and isolated. To work with a dynamic and caring team.

Time Commitment

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Jane Lees

Role Address

The Jubilee Centre Mosley Avenue Bury

Postcode (See Google maps below)

BL9 6NJ

Directions

From Bury Any bus that goes up Walmersley Road 471, 481 Get off at Linton Avenue stop.

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

telephone Jane Lees on 07541 741891 or @ jane@ageukbury.org.uk

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

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Role Type

One off event

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Short Term

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Location

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Other Roles for this organisation

This Organisation has 4 other volunteer role(s).
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How Long Do I Have To Volunteer For?

You need to commit to a regular volunteering opportunity of around an hour a week. The table below shows the commitment required for each level of the DofE.

Bronze

Minimum time: 3 or 6 months

You must do one of your volunteering, Physical or Skills sections for 6 months, the others for 3.

Silver

Minimum time: 6 or 12 months

If you heven't achieved your Bronze Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 12 months.

Gold

Minimum time: 12 or 18 months

If you heven't achieved your Silver Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 18 months.

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