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Title

Befriender

Organisation

Volunteer Centre Greenwich

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Website

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What you will be doing

We are looking for befrienders to offer a friendly chat and act as well- being advisers to lonely and isolated individuals living in Greenwich. Befrienders will be matched with one/two clients and call them a minimum of once a week. If mutually agreed befrienders may support clients to access community activities. Full training is provided before you start your role and you will receive regular support and supervision.

Activities

Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring

Skills & Attributes

Counselling

Skills Description

Empathy, good listening skills able to signpost to other organisations, confidentiality Must attend training

What is in it for you

Supporting individuals, full training. part of a team

Time Commitment

1-2 hours per week

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Abdi Mohamoud

Role Address

Postcode (See Google maps below)

SE18 1RJ

Directions

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

18-25,25+,65+

We Welcome

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Location

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Other Roles for this organisation

This Organisation has 7 other volunteer role(s).
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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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