Volunteer Befriender

5 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The Widows Empowerment Trust Full time

**Volunteer Befrienders**

**Organisation: The Widows Empowerment Trust**

**Location: Greater Manchester**

**Type: Volunteer (flexible hours)**

We are looking for four compassionate Befrienders to visit bereaved clients in the community, offering emotional support and companionship.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Visit clients at home or meet in agreed community spaces
- Offer friendly conversation and emotional support
- Help reduce loneliness and social isolation
- Provide feedback to staff for ongoing support

**What We Offer**
- Full training and regular supervision
- Travel or mileage expenses reimbursed
- A rewarding chance to make a difference in someone’s life

07479 916 948

**Job Type**: Volunteer

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Manchester M40 8WN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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