Volunteer to visit a lady in Morecambe

Volunteer to visit a lady in Morecambe

Why do we need Community Support Volunteers?

There are people in our local communities who require a supportive companion to help them. The benefits of their having regular meetings with a Community Support Befriender helps to increase their confidence, resilience and independence to help tackle their social isolation and achieve specified and agreed goals and objectives.

We are looking for a kind, dependable volunteer to visit a lady in Morecambe once a week for around an hour in the afternoon. All support will take place in her home.

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys good conversation, forming positive relationships, and providing gentle encouragement through shared interests and friendly interaction.

Your visits will offer:
• Regular companionship and a familiar face
• Engaging, meaningful conversation
• Something enjoyable for the client to look forward to each week
• Light mental stimulation and social connection

Mileage can be claimed for travel (within a 20‑mile return journey), so volunteers are not left out of pocket.

If you’re interested in supporting someone in their own home and making a real difference to their wellbeing, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

What’s in it for you?

By becoming a Community Support Volunteer you are accepting the opportunity that could mark the turning point in someone’s life. This rewarding role offers an excellent opportunity for personal development by obtaining new skills and experiences as well as a chance to put something back into the community. If you live in the Lancaster area and have the time, ability and qualities to commit to this role, please apply.

Criteria

• Must be over 18 years of age
• Must have lived in the UK for 3+ years
• Minimum commitment of 6 months is required

This volunteering role is subject to a DBS check. To qualify you must have been a resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

• Applicants must be willing to go through an induction process with relevant background checks and an enhanced DBS check (This will be done free of charge)
• Once you have applied online one of our Volunteer Officers will be in contact to arrange your DBS

Tasks:

• To regularly visit the individual on a 1 : 1 basis either in their own home or a community setting
• To regularly support the individual to achieve agreed positive goals to promote their independence – The role is unique to every individual’s needs and circumstances
• To provide regular feedback on progress
• Volunteers must log their volunteering hours monthly and submit expenses where applicable via an on-line computer system
• To complete minimum level training e.g. Safeguarding and commit to further training relevant to role

Required Qualities:

• Understanding of vulnerability
• Ability to use basic ICT systems
• Be able to deal with difficult situations in a professional manner
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use own initiative
• Respect for equality and diversity