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
16 + - Child Protection
Available policy on request - Complaints Policy
Available on request - Confidentially Policy
Available on request - DBS check required
Enhanced Adult DBS completed with Embracing Age - Ex Offenders
- Expenses reimbursed
Travel - Health and Safety Policy
Available on request - Ongoing support
- Suitable for Duke of Edinburgh Award
Note only over 6 mths plus in duration - Suitable for Supported Volunteering
- Suitable for Under 16's
- Suitable for Under 18's
16 + - 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: 22/01/2025
End Date: 22/01/2026
| 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 |
Availability Details
Flexible working to suit volunteer and care home resident
Location
This opportunity is available Countywide.
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