Female volunteer to support lady in Burnley area

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 Volunteer helps to increase their confidence, resilience and independence to help tackle their social isolation and achieve specified and agreed goals and objectives.

What would you need to do?

We are seeking a female volunteer to support a lovely lady living with Dementia, who has a great sense of humour. This lady likes to watch current affairs and keep up to date with what is going on in the world as she does not venture out very often. A late morning or early afternoon visit would be required on a weekly basis to provide some company for a chat and coffee. She also has a pet tortoise.

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.

Criteria

Must be over 18 years of age
Must have lived in the UK for 3+ years
Commitment of 1-2 hours minimum per week / Flexible
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

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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
It would be an advantage to have an awareness of key issues – alcohol, drug abuse, mental health etc.
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.

Training:

Training will be provided in the form of distance learning or trainer led. Volunteers must have completed the required training before any activity can be undertaken and may be asked to regularly refresh training where required.

Female volunteer to support lady in Burnley area