Volunteer Befriender

**Volunteer Befriender**

We are looking for a Volunteer Befriender to support our residents who live in Broughty Ferry

**The Role**:
The Volunteer Befriender helps residents who feel isolated or unable to get out very easily on their own by giving time on a one to one basis to help a person maintain social contact, provide companionship and reduce loneliness and social isolation. Volunteer befrienders build a positive relationship with an individual and visit them on a regular basis in their own flat. This could mean spending some time with a person for an hour or two every week/fortnight, we also encourage getting out and about for a coffee or short walk. Generally, befrienders are there to chat and get to know someone, have fun. Support the person to continue with existing interests, whilst encouraging them to embark on new activities.

**Volunteer duties**:
Ø Organising visits / trips out on a regular basis.

Ø Support residents with their interests

Ø Encourage residents to embark on new activities

Ø Be a friend and have fun

**When we need you**:
Ø We expect a regular commitment from all our volunteers

Ø Once a week / fortnight / month

Ø Monday to Sunday

Ø Am and Pm

**Skills & Experience**:
No qualifications are necessary. We are looking for volunteers who are interested in working with older people, have good communication and listening skills, are reliable and willing to work as part of a team.

**About Hanover:.**

Hanover is one of Scotland’s largest registered social landlords specialising in services for older people. We manage more than 5,000 properties and provide a range of other services including telecare community alarm monitoring and housing with care. We work closely with our customers to help people live independent, secure and fulfilling lives.

**Other information**:
We will provide regular support and you will be reimbursed for any reasonable out of pocket expenses.

**Job Type**: Volunteer

**Salary**: £1.00 per year

Work Location: One location