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Volunteer Accommodation Befriender

HopeWorks

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HopeWorks (formerly known as Kings Arms Project) was started over 30 years ago, as a response to seeing people sleeping rough on the streets of Bedford. We now tackle homelessness, displacement and isolation in Bedford and beyond. We provide professional advice, innovative solutions and person-centred support, accommodation, and opportunities for growth and community.
The Supported Accommodation Service offers housing, a high level of autonomy and independence, and tenancy support for a wide variety of people who have experienced homelessness and are moving toward independent living.
The Volunteer Befriender will be matched with a client from the Accommodation Team and will help the team support the client with:
• Planning and organising weekly visits/sessions (these could take place at the matched client's accommodation or in the community)
• Accompanying the matched client to shops, library, parks, community groups etc
• Research and inform the matched client of events, activities and facilities in the local area and help them access these
• Working with, and reporting back to the matched client's support worker
• Practising English (where applicable)
• Providing advice and information on cultural awareness & life skills
• Providing assistance with integration into the local area and community

Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring

Evaluating & Reviewing, Organising & Planning

You will need to be; empathetic, calm under pressure, reliable and trustworthy You must be able to demonstrate self-awareness and the ability to reflect on how situations may affect you and your matched client You will need to have; excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills Good time management, organisational and planning skills The ability to empower others and encourage their growth in self-worth, confidence, and skills An understanding for people struggling with chaotic lifestyles or mental health issues The ability to form and promote positive, supportive, non-judgemental relationships with clients which recognise their autonomy An understanding of safeguarding, boundaries and client confidentiality A commitment to HopeWorks Equality & Diversity, Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies and procedures Due to the nature of our client group. this role is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. Repeat checks are initiated every three years Volunteers will be required to complete online training modules; Safeguarding (level 1) and Prevent

HopeWorks is committed to investing our volunteers. We do so through supervisions, and on-going training. We will provide access to professional training courses, where applicable. Volunteer roles are unpaid, but we can reimburse volunteers for travel costs

Weekly visits for 1-2+ hours for a minimum of 6 months

Further location details may be provided below.

Olivia O'Donoghue - Volunteer Coordinator

56 Harpur Street, Bedford (head office). The role may involve visiting clients in their accommodation or meeting in the community

MK40 2QT

Our head office is based in Bedford town centre; 15 minutes walk from the train station, 5-10 minutes walk from the bus station. Nearest parking is Queen Street (2 hours free parking) or Allhallows

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Contact the Volunteer Coordinator or check out our website www.hopeworksuk.org

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Our main office is wheelchair accessible. Visits can be community based in accessible locations

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18 and over

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 We welcome and/or have the resources to support:

HopeWorks welcomes volunteer applications from all sectors of our community, including those with lived experience

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