Volunteer Befriender

**There are disabled children and young people across Bristol, desperately looking for a Buddy to spend time with, and have fun! If you can spare 2 hours per week and are aged 18 or over, we need your help!** **About the role **Our 1:1 befriending service involves volunteers spending regular time with a young person doing something they both enjoy such as...

**There are disabled children and young people across Bristol, desperately looking for a Buddy to spend time with, and have fun! If you can spare 2 hours per week and are aged 18 or over, we need your help!** **About the role **Our 1:1 befriending service involves volunteers spending regular time with a young person doing something they both enjoy such as...

Overview About the Organisation Sesame Organisation (formerly known as EVR) provides mental health services for people of East and Southeast Asian (ESEA*) heritage (including mixed heritage) in the UK. University students with these heritages who come to the UK from abroad often say they feel lost, lonely or isolated. This can be due to the “culture...

Overview Ongoing/One Off Minimum Commitment: Once a week Location: Bristol Up to 10 hours What experience do I need? You do not need any previous experience with Disabled children or young people, but we ask that volunteers are friendly, caring, reliable and able to make a commitment to visit a young person regularly. What will I be doing? You will volunteer...

ResponsibilitiesSpeak to the nurse in charge upon arrival, who will provide information on which patient to offer befriending support.Provide companionship to patients by talking and listening to them.Encourage patients to participate in social and recreational activities, such as reading, doing a jigsaw, sharing a crossword, playing cards, or other...

Company OverviewTime2Share is a local charity dedicated to supporting disabled children, young people, and their families in the Bristol, Bath, and North East Somerset region. Established in 1972, we focus on creating opportunities for social interaction and fun for disabled youth.SummaryAs a Volunteer at Time2Share, you will play a vital role in our mission...

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**Job Advert**: *** - Are you friendly? Patient? Love to chat?- Do you want to make a difference to the life of a person with a learning disability? Could you spare just a couple of hours every two months?- If the answer to the above questions is yes, please read on!- We are looking for a volunteer to visit a wonderful older lady as a part of our Mencap...