Benefits Support Volunteer
Practical details
Volunteering • Ongoing role
Contact person
Ruth Sharples
Provided
Requirements
#129323
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Help older people access vital benefits. Full training and ongoing support provided.
By helping people access community benefits and support schemes, Benefits Support volunteers enable older people to maintain their independence, reduce financial pressures and continue participating in everyday life and their local communities.
Your role:
- Help clients complete Attendance allowance and Blue badge forms
We are looking for people who:
- Can talk and listen well to others
- Can explain information in a clear and simple way
- Write clearly and complete forms with good attention to detail
- Are able to travel and meet clients in their own homes or a community setting
- Are happy to take part in training and learn new skills
- Keep in touch with the team and attend regular check ins.
- Treat personal information with care and respect
- Are willing to have an enhanced DBS. We will arrange this for you.
Related to
About Age UK Gloucestershire
More people are living longer and at Age UK Gloucestershire we feel this is something to celebrate. Our range of support and impartial information can help you lead a safe, comfortable and independent later life. Maintaining a social life, staying active, having a sense of purpose and embracing a positive outlook are all things which contribute to living a fulfilling and happy later life. We know that part of planning for later life is considering the support you might need to remain safe, comfortable and independent in your own home.
Our Services and Activities include:
• Help Team - Our Help Team are here to provide you with free, confidential, and independent advice. We have up to date information about local resources and support including benefit checks.
• Community drop ins - Our weekly Community Drop-ins around Gloucestershire to help provide people with support, information and guidance.
• Digital Skills Support - Support to help you get online and make the most of your laptop, ipad or smartphone.
• Ageing Without Children (AWOC) - Our monthly Ageing Without Children Group for people who, either through choice or circumstance, don’t have children around to support them.