Sitting Service volunteers- Long Buckby
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Do you have a few hours to spare? If so you might be interested in becoming a volunteer with the Carers Sitting Service.
What's involved?
The Carers Sitting Service gives a break to those who have a caring responsibility for a husband, wife, partner, parent, relative or friend. Sitting sessions take the form of befriending and involve meeting the same person in their own home.
We are seeking volunteer befrienders to add to the existing team. As a befriender you would be visiting someone local to you. Volunteers do not give personal care or cook meals, undertake cleaning or do shopping. It is important that you are comfortable meeting new people, understanding, patient and a good listener.
Skills
You must be over the age of 18 and be available for a few hours a week based during the period 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday
You could be working, taking a break from paid employment, seeking work or be retired
You may have been a carer yourself and appreciate the value of getting a few hours break
You might have worked in social care, social work or nursing and feel you want to use your skills and experience to benefit people in your local area
Perhaps you are looking to gain experience before looking at a career in social care, social work or nursing
We will provide induction and on-going support.
Volunteering is flexible and enables you to offer your time on a day that suits you and the hours that suit you. In this way it is possible to fit in some volunteering around your other commitments and interests.
All volunteers have an informal interview, will need to complete an application form and provide two references. If you are successful we will request a disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, which we will pay for.
Travel expenses will be paid for any visits you make.
Interests
- Disability
- Families and Parenting
- Older People
- Young People
Activities
- Supporting People and Befriending
Details
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Age restrictions
18 and over - DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When do I need to be available?
Start Date: 10/03/2021
End Date: 10/03/2022
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Evening | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Availability Details
Flexible to suit
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