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The Royal Air Forces Association
Befriending
As part of the RAF Association, our Connections Volunteers offer the vital connection and support our beneficiaries need. In this role, you will make a real difference by helping support a lonely individual via regular telephone calls.
Key Skills description
Patience and Empathy
Friendly nature/rapport
Good listener
Ability to maintain boundaries
Reliability
Location
Remote
Is the location accessible for those with physical disabilities or limited mobility?
Yes
Is the location accessible by public transport?
Not Applicable
When?
Could this role be carried out virtually or through a hybrid volunteering model?
Yes
Is a criminal record check (DBS) required for this role?
No
Is a driving license required?
No
Are expenses covered?
Yes, TELEPHONE EXPENSE Only
What will you be doing?
Our Connections for Life service entails friendship telephone calls from volunteers to beneficiaries within the RAF community who maybe experiencing loneliness, adapting to life after service or just looking for a general chat. As a Connections Volunteer, you will have the support of a dedicated coordinator as your point of contact. A RAF or forces background is not essential, and we welcome applications from all areas of the community.
What skills are required?
Patience and Empathy
Friendly nature/rapport
Good listener
Ability to maintain boundaries
Reliability
Will training be given or available?
Yes, we will provide you with all the necessary training so you can rest assured that you will have all the skills you need.
Additional important information
Please Email -volunteers@rafa.org.uk
For further information on this opportunity and more please complete this form:
Alternatively email volunteer@sdcvs.org.uk quoting the opportunity number stated below.
Category
Virtual (Home Based)
Volunteer Opportunity No.
VFO-24-0183
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