ReConnect Glos, has a particular focus on the recovery journey of people following a stroke and runs a stroke befriending service plus 12 stroke and general interest groups across Gloucestershire ...
Home Befriender for people following a stroke
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Paula Needham
Provided
Requirements
#79947
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Face to face company & empathy to someone following a stroke who is living within Gloucestershire. Ideal for anyone who is a stroke survivor themselves.
ReConnect supports people affected by Stroke, Aphasia, and other long term health conditions to connect with each other. We facilitate a peer befriending scheme and peer support groups across Gloucestershire to help to reduce social isolation and build confidence and self-esteem.
As a Face to Face Befriender, you will:
- meet people affected by a stroke, either within their own home or in a residential care home.
- offer company, empathy, encouragement, and a chance to share experiences.
- encourage people to achieve personal goals, such as joining a local club or visiting the church or library and, if appropriate, accompanying them.
- share your experiences
This role might be perfect for you, if you are:
- excellent at listening & communicating with people.
- empathetic and non-judgemental.
- willing to try new things and adapt to the Befriendee’s needs.
- happy to be autonomous with guidance from a key staff member.
- possibly a stroke survivor (yourself, family or friend)
- over 18 years old
- living within Gloucestershire
- reliable, clean and presentable.
As a volunteer, you will benefit from:
- an induction and on-going training, covering safeguarding, health & safety.
- regular ongoing support from a staff member.
- meeting new people with similar experiences of long-term conditions.
- connection to your local community and support/social groups.
- being a valued member of an incredible and friendly team.
- out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed.
Location & time commitment:
- most volunteer commit to 1 hour per week or fortnight to provide consistency for the person they support.
- timing and location is flexible depending on your, and our befriendee’s, locality and commitments
Application Process:
- To apply, please complete an application form
- A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level is required for this role. ReConnect will process this with you for free.
- Once we have received your application, references and DBS check we will arrange a time for your training and match you with a person.
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About ReConnect Gloucestershire CIC
ReConnect Glos, has a particular focus on the recovery journey of people following a stroke and runs a stroke befriending service plus 12 stroke and general interest groups across Gloucestershire. This regular social interaction and connection with someone who understands, can help to build confidence, self-esteem and structure amongst many other positive outcomes. While you do not need to have had a stroke yourself, a commitment to this area is important.
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