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Coffee Morning Befriender Volunteer

Creative Support Ltd
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M28 2, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • We are seeking befriender volunteers to spend time with our residents on a weekly basis.
  • The role involves organizing coffee mornings and providing companionship to attendees while respecting their boundaries.
  • Volunteers will have opportunities to engage with the local community through activities such as walks or café visits.
  • Training, supervision, and support will be provided to all volunteers, along with access to a monthly newsletter and online peer support group.
  • No specific salary or years of experience are mentioned, but a commitment to volunteering is required.

We are looking for befriender volunteers who would like to spend time with our residents on a weekly basis.

Initially the befriender role will involve bringing together residents from across the three sites to the communal area and running a coffee morning. Here you will help to set up for the coffee morning, moving tables and chairs where necessary, prepare refreshments and provide companionship to the people attending, whilst understanding and respecting boundaries. Once you have built a connection there will be an opportunity to develop the role and spend time in the local community. This could include going for a walk, a trip to a local café, or accessing the local library.

As a volunteer with Creative Support we offer training for your role, access to a volunteer supervisor, an induction, a monthly Volunteer newsletter, and an online volunteer’s peer support group.

As a volunteer with Creative Support we offer training for your role, access to a volunteer supervisor, an induction, a monthly volunteer newsletter, and an online volunteer support network group on Zoom.

Suggested time commitment: Various times and days availableIf you would like to discuss volunteering with us, the role you’re applying for or you application form you can contact our Volunteer Department on or email .

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