supporting, developing and representing community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Volunteer Befriender Leven
with Royal Air Forces Association.
About this opportunity: | A volunteer befriender carries out visits in their own homes or at a mutully agreed location to keep in touch with members of the RAF family on behalf of the RAF Association • Volunteers exist to provide companionship and outcome focussed support a beneficiary and to ensure that they remain part of the community and feel socially connected to the wider RAF family • The role is varied and the service spans all ages and is flexible to suit everyone • The volunteer will meet regularly with the beneficiary to promote self esteem, reduce isolation and identify ways for beneficiaries to engage in social groups and activities • Volunteers will keep accurate notes of all visits and activities undertaken and feed back this information the the Area Welfare Manager • | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | Initial 1 day training course and then refresher training. Ongoing contact with the area Welfare Manager. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | Volunteers need yo be caring and empathetic, with the ability to build a rapport with others and put them at ease through a friendly and sensitive approach. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | PVG required | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; Interview; PVG membership required; References | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | opportunities available in Rosyth, Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly, Dunfermline, Leven and Kirkcaldy. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |