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Title

Befriending

Organisation

Advice Support Knowledge Information Ltd

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Website

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What you will be doing

Befriending is exactly what it sounds like - getting people together to make friends. As part of the volunteer-led befriending services, you will offer support and companionship to older people who feel or are at risk of becoming lonely and/or socially isolated.

ASKI is aimed at supporting older people to maintain their independence by participating in, supporting or leading a range of different groups, clubs and activities. We are currently able to offer telephone befriending to all our existing members.

Activities

Administration,Advice, information & support,Community work

Skills & Attributes

Admin, IT Skills - Basic, Verbal Communication, Teamwork

Skills Description

•resilience•patience,•Empathy•understanding, •open-mindedness-as you may encounter views and idea you may not necessarily agree with.•good conversationalist•confident •reliable •punctual

What is in it for you

It's an amazing opportunity to give back to the Croydon community, help an older person feel less lonely. Our team is extremely experienced and you'll receive the very best training and support.

Time Commitment

A few hours a week.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Joseph Jeffers

Role Address

ASKI 299 London Road Croydon

Postcode (See Google maps below)

CR0 3PA

Directions

299 London Road Croydon CR03PA for instructions see website www.aski.org.uk

Number of volunteers required

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

For Individuals

For Groups

Short Term

Virtual Volunteering

Suitable For

18+

We Welcome

We welcome and/or have the resources to support:

We welcome any and all individuals to join us and will take all reasonable steps available to support the needs of our volunteers.

Covid Safe

Location

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Other Roles for this organisation

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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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