Friendship Coordinator (Rochford, Rayleigh, Castle Point)

Age Well East - Rochford District

Are you personable, Friendly, Outgoing, non-judgemental, Chatty, sociable. Then join us in helping to Coordinate client referrals, due to social isolation to match with suitable volunteers

About this opportunity from Age Well East - Rochford District

Coordinating client referrals from health professionals, family members etc to match with volunteers due to social isolation. Services offered in the area:

Telephone befriending – 30 minutes per week

Face to face befriending – visiting in client’s homes, 1 hour per week

Digital inclusion – learning useful digital skills i.e. making doctor’s appointments, emails, shopping online

Community Companion – supporting clients for 6-12 weeks to access local community groups and activities

Bereavement Support 1-2-1 support through weekly telephone / video calls

Skills

Personable, Friendly, Outgoing, non-judgemental, Chatty, sociable.

Activity Types

Computers, IT and the web | Creativity | Local events | Supporting charities | Supporting people and befriending | Working from Home

Interests

Civic responsibility and communities | Fitness and Sport | Health and Social Care | Mental Health | Older People

Commitment

Any days that suit the volunteer and client respectively, mostly on a regular weekly basis.

Find out more

For more information about Age Well East - Rochford District and this role, visit them online.

To apply for this role, visit the Volunteer Essex website to register your interest.

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