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Befriender
Organisation Details
Future Directions CIC
Sub theme: Disability, Environment, Mental Health, Older people
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: We are a ‘not for profit’ values based organisation that operate across the North West of England. We are registered with the Care Quality Commission for the provision of personal care, both within supported living, and domiciliary care as well as providing a number of care homes with/without nursing. We work with people and provide support that enables them to live the life that they want and to achieve their outcomes, and most importantly to have a meaningful life.
We support people with complex needs who require additional support including adults and young people with; mental health needs, learning disability, autism, complex health needs, profound multiple disabilities and older people.
We support people with complex needs who require additional support including adults and young people with; mental health needs, learning disability, autism, complex health needs, profound multiple disabilities and older people.
Description of role: A befriender is someone who;
- Shares a chat over a coffee or a phone call
- Goes for walks or attends activities with someone
- Helps reduce loneliness and isolation
- Builds confidence and connection
It is an excellent opportunity to make a positive difference to your community, meet new people and try something new. Volunteering also provides you with a great opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge further and it looks great on your CV.
- Shares a chat over a coffee or a phone call
- Goes for walks or attends activities with someone
- Helps reduce loneliness and isolation
- Builds confidence and connection
It is an excellent opportunity to make a positive difference to your community, meet new people and try something new. Volunteering also provides you with a great opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge further and it looks great on your CV.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Customer Service, Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Thursday Evening, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Friday Evening
DBS required: On
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 1
Location:
Marle House, Oldham Broadway Business Park, Broadgate, Chadderton
Manchester
OL9 9XA