Volunteer Befriender
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Purpose of the Voluntary role:
The Purpose of this role is to provide an older Befriendee (a service user or member who needs social engagement, is lonely or bereaved) with an opportunity to develop a wholesome and mutually caring friendship with a willing partner (Befriender). The Trust believes that honest friendships are a positive way of establishing social value and support for those who may, for any number of reasons, find themselves isolated, alone, or lonely. Evergreen will endeavor to find a match with someone who has a shared interest with you.
Our volunteer Befrienders make a life changing difference to the older people we support.
Key Responsibilities:
Honest and accurate in all record keeping
Maintain appropriate boundaries and knowing the limits of the Befriending role
Raise any concerns with the Befriender Lead
Maintain confidentiality at all times unless given express permission to share information
Safe storage of Befriendee data.
Uphold the Values of Evergreen Care Trust
Key relationships:
Befriendee
Working with the Befriending Lead and Members of the Team
Working with Members of Staff delivering the Trust’s ‘Paid for’ Services
Working alongside other Volunteer Groups within the Trust
Skills, Qualifications and experience required:
No formal qualifications are required
Qualities of a Befriender include: Being friendly, honest and open, caring, a good listener, reliable and vigilant.
Desirable Skills: Your own transport would be helpful but is not essential.
Training and support required:
Online Safeguarding training is compulsory.
Introduction session to the role of a Befriender
Shadow an existing Befriender
Regular updates and support from ‘the Befriender team’
Invitation to attend relevant training courses as and when they are arranged
Availability of parking at work location:
Limited parking at Evergreen Care Office in Stamford. Home visits are usually arranged so parking can be varied upon location.
Expenses:
Non Applicable
Is this role eligible for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which is renewable every three years? YES
If Yes, what level of DBS check is required for the role?
Enhanced DBS
Work Location: On the road
Registered Charity 
11 - 20
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
