We are looking for volunteers to offer friendship and support to care home residents in areas on the Isle of Wight. This might involve having a cup of tea and a chat, playing a board game, reading aloud, helping someone use a mobile phone or computer, or other activities that a resident would enjoy
Skills
Full training will be given to volunteers who have a caring nature and the ability to relate to older people.
Details
- Diversity and equal opportunities policy
Available on request - Accessibility
Able to travel to specific care home - Age restrictions
18+ - Child Protection
N/A - Complaints Policy
Available on request - Confidentially Policy
Available on request - DBS check required
This will be undertaken by Care Home Friends - Health and Safety Policy
Available on request - Ongoing support
- Suitable for Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Suitable for Under 16's
- Suitable for Under 18's
- Training provided
Will be arranged - Volunteer induction
Will be arranged - Volunteer Policy
Available on request - Volunteers covered by insurance
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
Available on request - Written role description
Will be provided
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 12/12/2019
End Date: 05/07/2022
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Location
This opportunity has no specific location.
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