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 ...
Blue Badge Support Volunteer
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Ruth Sharples
Provided
Requirements
#52955
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Blue badges can help people remain independent and active outside their homes. Volunteers are a vital help to support people through this process.
If you enjoy chatting to others, helping people in need and want to ensure our communities are accessible to all, this role could be great for you!
Role Overview:
This role will involve helping clients to complete the Blue Badge form in person. You will:
- Enable the client to express their personal situation on the Blue Badge form.
- Be given in-depth training on how to complete the form and how to best support your client.
Requirements:
- Listening carefully to ensure your client’s true situation is expressed.
- Being able to make people feel comfortable discussing their needs.
- Accurate writing skills are necessary, the form requires detailed written answers.
- Ability to travel and meet clients in their homes or a community setting.
- Commitment to training for this role and have regular contact with us.
- An enhanced DBS check is required for this position, this will be arranged 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.