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Title

Community Connector Volunteer

Organisation

Age UK Sutton

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What you will be doing

Offer companionship and conversation to isolated older people in Sutton, and empower them to gain a social and support network they can connect with, or to settle back at home after a stay in hospital.

Are you looking to volunteer with older people in your local area ?
Do you have some time to spare to help an older person who is feeling lonely?

This could be a role for you if you have at least 2 hours free per week?

Offer companionship and conversation to isolated older people in Sutton, and empower them to gain a social and support network they can connect with, or to settle back at home after a stay in hospital.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
- Provide wellbeing check-ins to isolated older people (from 1 up to 8 months).
- Empower clients to gain a social and support network they can connect with, or to settle back at home after a stay in hospital.
- Offer companionship and conversation over the phone or in person.
- Conduct evaluation interviews with clients, volunteers and older Sutton residents to ensure their views and experiences are heard.
- Submit feedback forms and pass on any questions or concerns.
- Participate in supervisions as well as learning and development.
- Minimum commitment: From 1 hour per week, depending on activity.

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?
- Warm and friendly manner.
- Excellent communication skills and enjoy talking to people.
- Comfortable using the phone and have basic IT skills.
- Able to listen with patience and empathy, without judgement.
- Able to commit to a set period of time if matched with a client.
- Can offer reliability and commitment to the values and policies of Age UK Sutton, including holding appropriate boundaries, and understanding confidentiality and
safeguarding (training provided).

TO APPLY:
You can speak to one of the team via:
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/sutton/get-involved/volunteer/application-form/

We’re also happy to receive paper application forms. Please contact us to request one, or if you have any questions:
Email: volunteering@ageuksutton.org.uk
Telephone: 020 8078 0002
Quoting you found out about the role through Volunteer Centre Sutton please.

Activities

Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Community Work,General & Helping

Skills & Attributes

Motivator, Communication Skills, Helpful & Caring, Listening Skills

Skills Description

- Warm and friendly manner. - Excellent communication skills and enjoy talking to people. - Comfortable using the phone and have basic IT skills. - Able to listen with patience and empathy, without judgement. - Able to commit to a set period of time if matched with a client. - Can offer reliability and commitment to the values and policies of Age UK Sutton, including holding appropriate boundaries, and understanding confidentiality and safeguarding (training provided).

What is in it for you

Be a part of Age UK Sutton's work to help lonely older people in Sutton to meet new people, make new friends and connect with the wider community. Make connections and genuine feelings of reward for doing good. Develop your skills and learn new ones with opportunities for independent working (as part of a wider supportive team) that offers you the chance to work in and for your local community. Benefit from learning and training, and recognise your progress in regular supervisions.

Time Commitment

Minimum commitment: From 1 hour per week.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Role Address

Main office: Age UK Sutton, Sutton Gate, 1 Carshalton Rd, Sutton (This role offers opportunities for community volunteering)

Postcode (See Google maps below)

SM1 4LE

Directions

Main office: We're a 5 minute walk from the train station, on the corner of Carshalton Road and the High Street. The nearest bus stop (Police Station) is a 2 minute walk.

Number of volunteers required

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 office is accessible. Our Head of Volunteering is a trained Mental Health First Aider. We welcome opportunities to discuss any learning or support needs with those interested in volunteering with us, subject to role requirements. PLEASE NOTE that this role is partly or mainly home and/or community based and so accessibility is dependant on location.