Befriender Volunteers Floating Support (Hammersmith/Fulham/Remote)

What You'll Do: 
  • Agree a mutual time and frequency to meet in the local community
  • To develop and promote a positive relationship with your befriendee
  • To encourage your befriendee to engage in social activities and support them in doing so whilst building their confidence
  • To support your befriendee in developing their goals and social skills
  • Encourage your befriendee to make links with community services, based on their identified goals
Why You'll Love It: 
  • Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
  • Valuing You - Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.
What You'll Learn: 
  •  You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!

 

What We're Looking For: 

The skills you need:

  • Good listening and communication skills
  • Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere which motivates and inspires others
  • Willingness to engage in activities in the community
  • Able to maintain strict confidentiality and follow professional boundaries
Summary
Volunteering
Volunteer
Mental Health
Hammersmith and Fulham
Remote
0 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Communicating
Requirements: 
DBS check
Over 18 years old
Training

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