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Title

Respite at Home - West Mid Beds - Volunteer

Organisation

Respite at Home Volunteers - West Mid Beds and Ivel Valley

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Website

https://www.respiteathomevolunteers.org.uk/ This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

The volunteers visit the home of a person with a life limiting illness, give practical help and support where it's needed and often become a friend during the illness - and beyond, if required. The amount of time given by the volunteer each week depends on the agreed needs of the individual patient. Volunteers are caring people, and allow the family/carer, to have some time to see their friends, go shopping or simply relax. All volunteers are carefully selected, undergo a full training course including communication skills, risk assessments, understanding medical needs and bereavement counselling and are managed by the Volunteers Co-ordinator.

Activities

Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Community Work,Counselling,Driving (must have full driving licence)

Skills & Attributes

Skills Description

Volunteers should have a genuine interest to help others of different ages and cultures. They should have good communication skills and be caring, and be able to offer practical support to a patient and their family.

What is in it for you

Time Commitment

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Nicola Mills

Role Address

At the homes of clients in Ampthill, Flitwick, Shefford and surrounding villages

Postcode (See Google maps below)

MK45 1SX

Directions

Various locations across Bedfordshire

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

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Role Type

One off event

For Individuals

For Groups

Short Term

Virtual Volunteering

Suitable For

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Location

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Other Roles for this organisation

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How Long Do I Have To Volunteer For?

You need to commit to a regular volunteering opportunity of around an hour a week. The table below shows the commitment required for each level of the DofE.

Bronze

Minimum time: 3 or 6 months

You must do one of your volunteering, Physical or Skills sections for 6 months, the others for 3.

Silver

Minimum time: 6 or 12 months

If you heven't achieved your Bronze Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 12 months.

Gold

Minimum time: 12 or 18 months

If you heven't achieved your Silver Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 18 months.

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