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VFO-24-0183

Befriender

The Royal Air Forces Association

Remote

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.

Please note that we ask for a minimum of 12 months commitment to this role.

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?

Ongoing

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?

On a case-by-case basis - discuss with coordinator

What will you be doing?

The Connections for Life (telephone befriender) role would entail making friendship telephone calls to our beneficiaries on a weekly/fortnightly/monthly basis and these calls would take approximately 30 minutes.

This role would be subject to a short application form, interview, reference checks and an on-line training course which is approximately 2 hours long.

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

Is training provided?

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

Apply now....

For further information on this opportunity call 01283 219761 or email volunteer@sdcvs.org.uk

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