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Title

GoodGym social visits- befriending opportunities

Organisation

GoodGym

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What you will be doing

GoodGym Social Visits

The purpose of a social visit is a friendly chat to help combat loneliness and isolation. You are there to provide company to help brighten up that person’s day. The visits don’t have to be long, we recommend 30-60 mins each week.

Find out more about how to get involved: https://www.goodgym.org/v3/about-social-visits

FAQs: https://goodgym.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/categories/16929787801618-Social-Visits

Activities

Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring

Skills & Attributes

Conservation

Skills Description

No experience needed. GoodGym is only open to people 18+.

What is in it for you

Time Commitment

We are looking for people interested in visiting an older person weekly for at least six months.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Directions

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

https://www.goodgym.org/

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

Please contact getinvolved@goodgym.org with your specific requirements and we will get back to you on how to support you.

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Role Type

One off event

For Individuals

For Groups

Short Term

Virtual Volunteering

Suitable For

18+

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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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