Befriending Volunteer
3 weeks ago
In-Deep is a community charity that supports older people in and beyond Westminster, offering friendship and helping to reduce social isolation.
Since the 2020 lockdown, the charity has been running a befriending scheme for isolated older people across London.
**About the role**
In-Deep is seeking a volunteer befriender who can provide company for a female client living with early-stage dementia. Lived experience with the illness is desirable but not essential.
This would suit a kind, patient and compassionate individual, who shares our aim to offer friendship to isolated older people.
All volunteers are given full training, must undergo a DBS check, and also have the full support of a dedicated coordinator. References will also be taken.
Please note that this is an unpaid, voluntary position and applicants must live within easy reach of St John's Wood, North London.
**Commitment**: 1 hour a week
**Date and time**: Flexible
**Location**: St John's Wood
**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 1 per week
**Salary**: From £0.01 per year
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Befriender - St John's Wood
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