Companion Volunteer

4 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom SeeAbility Full time

About the Role

The Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer will play a vital role in providing companionship to someone we support in Bristol, spending time with them, visiting them in their home, and engaging in activities they enjoy. These may include chatting over a cup of tea, reading books, or playing board games.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide kind, empathetic, and friendly support to individuals in their homes.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with service users, understanding their needs and preferences.
  • Participate in activities that promote social interaction, emotional well-being, and personal growth.
  • Ensure confidentiality and data protection procedures are upheld at all times.

Requirements

  • Be over the age of 18.
  • Have a good sense of humour and enjoy chatting.
  • Be punctual and reliable.
  • Be able to deal with information in line with our data protection and confidentiality procedures.

About Us

At SeeAbility, we specialise in supporting people with learning disabilities and autism, who may also have sight loss, to realise their goals each and every day. We encourage people with disabilities to challenge what they expect from life, from themselves, and from wider society.

Benefits

  • Have a direct impact on the lives of others.
  • Keep active and meet new people through befriending.
  • Develop new skills through training provided by SeeAbility.

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