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Befriender - Chit chat with Julia a couple of hours a week...
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Chit chat with Julia a couple of hours a week... Julia lives alone in East London and would love some company for a couple of hours a week. She loves to chat, she is young at heart with an open mind, loves a crossword and would like a volunteer to visit and share conversion about current affairs, local history and what is going on in the world today. Julia communicates with clear speech and she has restricted mobility however, she would also love to be able to go out for a little stroll. Julia herself has volunteered with the Police and Social Services. Ideally Julia would like a volunteer to pop round and any day of the week except Thursday mornings. If these hours aren't suitable for you but you're still interested in giving your precious time to an individual then contact us today. What will you get out of it? It's a direct way to make a difference to a deafblind person's life You will be supporting a great cause, while giving something back to your community You will build a new friendship and have the opportunities to learn new skills We will offer you full training, support and guidance throughout your volunteering experience with Deafblind UK Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses such as mileage or public transport costs. Qualities and Skills we are looking for: * We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Volunteers * Good communication skills, particularly with regard to conversational skills * To be reliable and have a genuine interest to make a difference in lives of deafblind people * Patience and a warm and friendly attitude What will we ask for in return? A regular commitment of one weekly visit - usually 1-3 hours We will need to undertake two references and a DBS check before this role can start You will need to be over the age of 18 years to apply for this role Interested? Then we want to hear from you... Please click on the 'Apply' button and complete the short application form, alternatively to find out more you can contact our Volunteer Recruiter on 01733 358100.