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Title

Activity Befriender

Organisation

Outward Housing

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What you will be doing

To help a person with learning difficulties who is very sociable and bubbly individual but with reduced mobility to take part in creative and social activities. To support then to take part in group activities or to socialise with them on a one to one basis - Arts and Crafts, chatting, word search, TV, Nintendo games, music.

Activities

Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Support Work

Skills & Attributes

Creative & Design, Organising & Planning

Skills Description

Friendly, chatty, sociable, reliable. Some experience of people with learning difficulties would be good but not necessary as training is provided.

What is in it for you

Meet new people and make friends. Enjoy social activities, find common interests. Share your skills and interests. Reduce isolation. Get a reference after 6 months of active volunteering.

Time Commitment

Adapted to your availability. Between 4 to 8 hours per month. 1 or 2 times per week.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Teresa Meira

Role Address

Hackney

Postcode (See Google maps below)

E8 4RT

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

Our service specialises in supporting people with extra support needs

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Role Type

One off event

For Individuals

For Groups

Short Term

Virtual Volunteering

Suitable For

18+

We Welcome

We welcome and/or have the resources to support:

We welcome all volunteers - please let us know how we can help you.

Covid Safe

Our organisation follows best practice to ensure a safe environment.

Location

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Other Roles for this organisation

This Organisation has 2 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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