Befriending Companion

Companion Grove CIC

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Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Gardening,General & Helping,IT, Technology & Websites,Support Work

Basic IT skills - internet & email, Organising & Planning, UK Driving Licence

Skills and Qualities We're Looking For: Empathetic and compassionate: A natural ability to connect with people and understand their needs. Reliable and trustworthy: You'll be a consistent and dependable presence in someone's life. Friendly and patient: A warm, approachable personality that helps put people at ease. Good communication skills: The ability to listen actively and engage in meaningful conversation.

Making a tangible difference: You will have the opportunity to reduce loneliness and improve the well-being of an older adult in the community. Comprehensive support: You will receive extensive training and continuous support from the Companion Grove team. Rewarding experience: You will be part of a compassionate and growing community, fostering laughter, purpose, and togetherness. Skill development: You will be trained in areas such as effective communication, empathy, first aid, and safeguarding vulnerable adults. You may also learn about specific needs of older adults, such as dementia awareness.

We ask for a minimum commitment of six months to ensure a consistent and stable relationship for the older person you are visiting. A weekly visit up to 1 hour. But this is up to you. We want meaningful connections.

Further location details may be provided below.

Dan Kiley

Across Stafford & Stone and the villages - homes within your local community.

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www.companiongrove.org.uk

Companion Grove is committed to inclusivity. We welcome volunteers with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive and safe experience. This may include providing induction materials in alternative formats, being flexible with meeting arrangements, and having open conversations to understand and accommodate individual needs. We will focus on the individual’s skills and interests, rather than their disability, to find the right match.