Attend- Volunteer Befriender (Aston House)
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We want to see a world of healthy communities supported by active individuals.
Our Mission Statements:
- We deliver projects: we deliver volunteering that supports innovation and sets a standard for volunteering. We take risks so that those we support don’t have to.
- We support those volunteering: membership provides the networks, resources, and expertise that they need to grow and increase their impact in a rapidly changing environment.
- We spread the word: through conferences and an extensive range of training programmes we can improve volunteering that supports healthy communities, and ensures the potential of communities is realised.
Details of the Volunteering Opportunity:
Location: Aston House, Hayes, UB3 2QX
This role is to visit and interact with a resident through a range of activities selected by mutual agreement.
Responsibilities:
- To provide regular and reliable visits and befriending
- To carry out a selection of activities for example reading, writing letters, chatting, music, baking, cooking, gardening, playing games accompanying resident on trips out.
- To meet and reasonable needs of the resident
Skills Required:
- A friendly approachable manner
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Helpful disposition with an interest in local community
Additional Benefits:
- Helping residents enhance their quality of life through greater choices of activities
- Volunteering Hours to go towards the Brunel Volunteer Awards