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Befriender
When We Need You
From 27/08/2009 onwards
About Opportunity
The Befrienders provide a valuable service which aims to improve and enhance the quality of life of those people who use the service. The Hands on Project relies on the skills, experience and talents of a pool of volunteers recruited and trained by the project. The ultimate aim of the project is to promote active community participation, self-help and empowerment, as well as breaking down the isolation many housebound people suffer through lack of social contact. It also gives users an opportunity to exercise greater control over their own lives.
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About Hands on Project
The Hands on Project provides in-house practical assistance for the elderly, disabled and those who are housebound in the Rutherglen and Cambuslang areas. Volunteers from the local community will be recruited and trained by the Project to carry out the tasks requested and are supported by a Volunteer Development Officer.
Skills & Experience
Befrienders need to be committed and have good communication skills. A good sense of humour helps and previous experience of working with older people would be useful.
Travel Details
Befriending meetings are carried out within clients' homes and are arranged by the Volunteer Co-ordinator within the volunteers local area to minimise travel. (Rutherglen and Cambuslang areas).
Restrictions
Disclosure Check & References will be required.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Police Check, References
Training and Induction Details
Induction and Befriender training will be given as well as appropriate on-going training on specific issues such as Dementia and Mental Health awareness. Support will be provided by the Volunteer Development Officer.
Work Type
Befriending / Mentoring
Client Group
Elderly
Expenses Detail
Where appropriate public transport costs are reimbursed. Car users receive mileage allowance.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
2-3 hours per week. Minimum Commitment: 3 months. (During office hours only)
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
16
Reference Code
57-526
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
c/o LEAP
5 Craigallian Avenue
Cambuslang
Scotland
G72 8RN
Contact: Christine Shaw
Tel: 0141 641 5169
Email: christine.leap@hotmail.co.uk
Website: http://www.handsonproject...
