As a Community Befriender, you’ll support older people (50+) in Flintshire who may be feeling isolated or disconnected. Many live alone and have limited opportunities for social contact. Your companionship can make all the difference.
You’ll:
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Offer one-to-one befriending, either in-person at someone’s home or by telephone
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Build confidence and encourage people to reconnect with their community
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Bring warmth, conversation and kindness to someone’s day
Befriending provides regular companionship to those who need it most. Whether it’s a weekly phone call or a cup of tea at home, these small moments of connection offer a powerful boost to wellbeing. For many, it’s a bridge to re-engaging with their community and finding joy in everyday life.
- Engagement with one or more residents one-to-one and/or in group settings
- Travel within the Flintshire area
- Use of IT for community information searches and for communication with your Engagement Manager
- Reporting back to your Engagement Manager in writing and verbally, as required
- Good listening and communication skills, with an understanding of confidentiality
- Empathy and compassion
- Reliability
- Awareness of and adherence to Volunteering Matters values
- Facilitation skills if opting for group activity facilitator
As a volunteer, you will receive:
- Travel expenses for journeys undertaken in the course of volunteering activities
- Training at induction and ongoing supervision and support from your Engagement Manager
- Insurance-related to the volunteering activities undertaken
- Role satisfaction, personal development skills and experience
