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Title

Befriending Volunteer

Organisation

Age UK Merton

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Website

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

What you will be doing

Do you want to make a real difference to an isolated and lonely older person in the community? Why not become a Befriender and visit one of our clients in their home every week for one hour. By providing 1 to 1 support to clients, you help to alleviate loneliness and isolation. Just chatting over a cup of tea can brighten their day! Some clients like to go on short walks thereby helping to keep them active. This role may include referring any issues back to the relevant staff member at Age UK Merton.
The Befriending Service operates between 9am and 7.30pm, 7 days a week.

Activities

Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring

Skills & Attributes

Admin

Skills Description

This is a social role - you will be required to chat to our clients and organise your own visits with them weekly. There is some initial training for the role including safeguarding.

What is in it for you

You will be supporting a client in the community who has been identified as socially isolated and lonely.

Time Commitment

2 hours per week.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Kourtney Rodda

Role Address

This role takes place in clients homes all over Merton. Location to be agreed with volunteer before match is made.

Postcode (See Google maps below)

cr4 3nt

Directions

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/merton/get-involved/volunteer/

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

Please discuss access requirements during interview and we will look for a match that is suitable.

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Role Type

One off event

For Individuals

For Groups

Short Term

Virtual Volunteering

Suitable For

18 and over

We Welcome

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Location

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Other Roles for this organisation

This Organisation has 2 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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