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Title

Volunteer Befriender

Organisation

Tyntesfield Medical Group

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Website

https://www.tyntesfield.nhs.uk/ This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

To provide regular, social contact to people who say they are missing companionship, and who may not be able to leave their own homes easily.

The people identified will be registered with Tyntesfield Medical Group and will live in the Nailsea, Backwell and Long Ashton areas.

Training and ongoing supervision will be coordinated by the Retired and Senior and Volunteer Programme (RSVP) West.

Activities

Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Community Work

Skills & Attributes

UK Driving Licence

Skills Description

Good listening skills. Reliable, curious, empathetic. Able to maintain appropriate social boundaries and respect confidentiality.

What is in it for you

Meeting interesting people and feeling a sense of belonging within your local community. Learning about other's lives, making a small difference to how people feel and cope. Routine, purpose and structure.

Time Commitment

1-2 hours every month, 1-2 hrs per week - give what you can

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Helen Todd

Role Address

Tower House Medical Centre Stockway South Nailsea

Postcode (See Google maps below)

BS48 2XX

Directions

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

Email to express interest. The RSVP Surgery Scheme Organiser will arrange applications and training.

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

50+

We Welcome

We welcome and/or have the resources to support:

RSVP Surgery Scheme is aimed at supporting people over 50yrs to volunteer via GP surgeries.

Location

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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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