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Title

Befrienders

Organisation

Richmond Good Neighbours

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Website

http://www.richmondgoodneighbours.org.uk This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

We are currently in real need of local befrienders in the Richmond Area. We have a number of clients who are lonely and would like a regular befriender either in the home or to go out and about in Richmond.

If you can spare one or two hours per week on any day and would be interested in volunteering, please do let us know. This can be flexible during the weekend or weekday so if you're interested and want to spend some time helping out in the local community please do contact us and we'd be happy to talk through the role and how it can fit in with your busy life!

Activities

Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring

Skills & Attributes

Reading & Writing, People Skills

Skills Description

What is in it for you

We can offer training and a sense of being party of the community, along with coffee mornings and events to connect with other volunteers

Time Commitment

1 - 2 hours per week.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Sara Elvin

Role Address

Richmond

Postcode (See Google maps below)

Directions

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

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

Befriending can be in person or by telephone.

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Role Type

One off event

For Individuals

For Groups

Short Term

Virtual Volunteering

Suitable For

18 and over

We Welcome

We welcome and/or have the resources to support:

Everyone, as some of our befriending is done by phone.

Location

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Other Roles for this organisation

This Organisation has 6 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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