Companion Volunteer

3 weeks ago


Honiton, Devon, 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 their home, spending quality time with them, and engaging in activities they enjoy. This may include chatting over a cup of tea, reading books, or playing board games.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide companionship and support to someone we support in their home
  • Engage in activities that promote social interaction and a sense of community
  • Develop a positive and supportive relationship with the person we support
  • Respect the person's autonomy and independence

Requirements

  • Be kind, empathetic, and friendly
  • 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 and aspirations. 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 life of someone we support
  • Keep active and meet new people
  • Develop new skills through our training programme

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