Befriender

Befriender

Organisation role · Flexible hours
Newent, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Care workBefriendingSocial contact
HealthPeople with disabilitiesCommunity & family
I want to build my skills for work
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Walsingham Support
#77027
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Summary

We are looking for volunteer befrienders to spend time/do activities with adults with learning disabilities living in the local community.

Detailed description

The role will involved spending time with adults with learning disabilities encouraging community participation and carrying out an activity such as going for a walk, gym, swimming, cooking, shopping etc...

We are looking for people who have some spare time who alongside the paid support that we provide, enhance the lives and independence of the people we support.

The role can be flexible or structured depending on your availability.

What volunteers need😇 Disclosure and Barring Service

What we will provide to volunteers

💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra support

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About Walsingham Support

We are Walsingham Support, a charity that has been supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries and complex needs across England and Wales since 1986. We pride ourselves on putting the individuals we support at the centre of everything that we do enabling us to deliver truly person-centred support solutions that provide independence and happiness.