Independent Visitor- Volunteer Befriending Role

**Telephone Befriender Volunteer at Focus**: Could you give a few hours a week to make a telephone call to someone in the community who has a visual impairment? Can you help someone be less isolated by becoming a Telephone Befriender and calling a person with sight loss at home? You should have a good understanding of sight loss and supporting people to be...

**Telephone Befriender Volunteer at Focus** Could you give a few hours a week to make a telephone call to someone in the community who has a visual impairment? Can you help someone be less isolated by becoming a Telephone Befriender and calling a person with sight loss at home? You should have a good understanding of sight loss and supporting people to be...

**Independent Visitor - Befriend young person in care - Volunteer** **The Role** - “My IV is very caring and has helped me a lot. She is really important to me.” _Young Person Could you volunteer and make a difference to a young person in care? An Independent Visitor is a positive adult role model who provides support and friendship to a young person...

**Description of Service** Age UK Birmingham (AUKB) and Age Concern Birmingham (ACB) are working together to reduce loneliness and isolation for the over 50s. Working with current befriending assets, local communities and the Neighbourhood Network Scheme, the service will identify and address gaps across the city, developing: A Befriending Offer Forum,...

Purpose of role: We know that loneliness and isolation can have a significant impact on health and quality of life. The friendly conversation and companionship offered by our telephone befrienders will make a genuine difference to our client’s lives, helping them to feel happier, positive and more connected. Main tasks and responsibilities: - Participate...

We have exciting volunteer opportunities for the right people who want to make a difference to our children in care and care leavers through our new Befriending and Mentoring programme. Anyone can become a volunteer if you are over 18 and have the passion for working with children and young people. No qualifications are necessary, however full training is...

Age Concern Birmingham have a Befriending Connector role vacancy for a 3 year contract. Role: To work as part of a team within the charity’s volunteer and befriending services offer across the city and surrounding areas. To work 1-2-1 with older adults to assess wellbeing, increase socially activity and signpost to other services as required. To set up,...

**Overall Purpose of the Job** To take a vital role in delivering the befriending service and social groups across the West Midlands, particularly in Birmingham, Coventry and Solihull. **Principal Accountabilities Related to befriending service**: 2. Assist with the registration of new befriending clients and accurately recording their details and needs in...

Befriending and Activity Volunteer Ref: 6147 Various shifts available **About Us** Trident Group has over 50 years of delivering homes, services and innovation for up to 8,000 people in over 3,400 homes in some of the most disadvantaged communities in the Midlands. It employs more than 750 staff, works with over 150 volunteers and provides training...

**Who are Midland Mencap?**: Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs. Volunteering with Midland Mencap is your opportunity to help us achieve our vision. **Purpose of the role?**: With your friendly...

Birmingham Churches Together is seeking a Befriending Project Coordinator to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to work with refugees and asylum seekers, helping them build relationships and integrate into British society.Job ResponsibilitiesKey responsibilities include:Coordinating the delivery of our befriending project, including matching...

**Who are Midland Mencap?**: Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs. Volunteering with Midland Mencap is your opportunity to help us achieve our vision. **Purpose of the role?**: Do you see yourself as...

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a positive impact on the life of a young person in care? As an Independent Visitor, you will provide support and friendship to a young person who needs someone to rely on. With our full support package, including induction training and one-to-one support, you will be equipped to help a young person...

Barnardo’s is committed to providing ‘Better Outcomes for More Children’. Our children’s services volunteers help the charity to deliver essential services in local communities, providing support to over 300,000 children, young people and their families. This role provides a great opportunity to join our fantastic children’s services and help make...

Barnardo’s is committed to providing ‘Better Outcomes for More Children’. Our children’s services volunteers help the charity to deliver essential services in local communities, providing support to over 300,000 children, young people and their families. This role provides a great opportunity to join our fantastic children’s services and help make...

At Acorns, our goal is to ensure everyone who contacts our hospices - calling on the phone or stepping through our doors - is met with a warm and friendly welcome. Our Reception and Admin Volunteers play a crucial role in helping us to do this. As the first point of contact, our volunteers are ambassadors for Acorns and help us set the scene for friendly and...

Overview: **_ We are seeking Volunteer Administrators. Would you like to join our growing team of volunteers, and make a real difference?_** Volunteers make an enormous contribution to our work at Change Grow Live. Last year over 1400 volunteers donated over a quarter of million hours of their time to our organisation. **Responsibilities**: **Volunteering...

Join us in providing a supportive and non-judgmental relationship for young people in care. As an Independent Visitor, you will be a positive adult role model who helps them develop essential life skills and builds their confidence.We encourage volunteers to engage in activities and hobbies with their young person, promoting bonding and trust. Our team...

**West Midlands Police Museum - Volunteers** The West Midlands Police Museum based at the Lock-up, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham is dedicated to telling the history of policing the West Midlands from the early days of law and order right through to today. As well as talking about the past, we’ll also be engaging visitors with current policing messages. We...

Overview: **_ We are seeking Hepatitis C and Wellbeing Volunteers. Would you like to join our growing team of volunteers, and make a real difference?_** Volunteers make an enormous contribution to our work at Change Grow Live. Last year over 1400 volunteers donated over a quarter of million hours of their time to our...