Befriender and Mentor
OFFERED BY:
Framework Housing AssociationLocation(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West, Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: This opportunity is based in your local community How many places are on offer?: Several
Purpose of Role:
This is a great opportunity to join Framework's befriending and mentoring programme. Your role will be crucial to this programme as you will help individuals that experience isolation access social activities within the community and help broaden their social network. You will also volunteer alongside keyworkers to assist people to achieve specific goals that they have identified.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Each volunteer will meet regularly with their allocated service user and help them to access and undertake agreed activities
Volunteers will promote service user independence and maintain professional boundaries.
Volunteers will maintain contact with the team and their supervisor, attending supervision and training as agreed
Commitment: This will depend on how much spare time you have to commit to the role and the service’s needs. It is recommended that you have contact with your supervisor weekly and arrange supervisions in line with the amount of hours you volunteer — additional time will be needed for this.
We require a minimum of 4 - 8 hours weekly or fortnightly. A minimum commitment of 6 months is also preferred.
Support: You will be fully supported by a Volunteer Supervisor. Time will be committed to your personal development and will include supervision, support, and training plans. Out of pocket expenses will be paid. This includes travel costs, lunch and child/other care.
Volunteers will promote service user independence and maintain professional boundaries.
Volunteers will maintain contact with the team and their supervisor, attending supervision and training as agreed
Commitment: This will depend on how much spare time you have to commit to the role and the service’s needs. It is recommended that you have contact with your supervisor weekly and arrange supervisions in line with the amount of hours you volunteer — additional time will be needed for this.
We require a minimum of 4 - 8 hours weekly or fortnightly. A minimum commitment of 6 months is also preferred.
Support: You will be fully supported by a Volunteer Supervisor. Time will be committed to your personal development and will include supervision, support, and training plans. Out of pocket expenses will be paid. This includes travel costs, lunch and child/other care.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
You will be friendly and outgoing, but behave in a professional way at all times
You will be committed to supporting people to set and reach their personal goals
You will be committed to supporting people to set and reach their personal goals
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity?: No
Age Restrictions:
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity?: No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people?: Yes
Disability restrictions:
Please talk to us about your access needs
How long before volunteer can expect a response?:
We will try to respond to volunteer enquiries within one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?:
This will take place before your first session
Volunteer Expenses offered?: Yes
Induction and Training offered?: Yes
Support and Supervision offered?: Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out?: Yes
DBS Disclosure required?: Yes