Connections for Life ( Telephone Befriending)
OFFERED BY:
Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA)Location(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: Atlas House Wembley Road Leicester LE3 1UTHow many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
As part of the RAF Association, our Connections Volunteers offer the vital connection and support our beneficiaries need. In this role, you will make a real difference by helping support a lonely individual via regular telephone calls.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Our Connections for Life service entails friendship telephone calls from volunteers to beneficiaries within the RAF community who maybe experiencing loneliness, adapting to life after service or just looking for a general chat.
We will provide you with all the necessary training so you can rest assured that you will have all the skills you need. As a Connections Volunteer, you will have the support of a dedicated coordinator as your point of contact.
A RAF or forces background is not essential, and we welcome applications from all areas of the community.
Requirements:
To be over 18 years old
A short completed application form
Proof of ID
References
Informal interview
On-line training course
We will provide you with all the necessary training so you can rest assured that you will have all the skills you need. As a Connections Volunteer, you will have the support of a dedicated coordinator as your point of contact.
A RAF or forces background is not essential, and we welcome applications from all areas of the community.
Requirements:
To be over 18 years old
A short completed application form
Proof of ID
References
Informal interview
On-line training course
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Patience and Empathy
Friendly nature/rapport
Good listener
Ability to maintain boundaries
Reliability
Friendly nature/rapport
Good listener
Ability to maintain boundaries
Reliability
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
Must be over 18 years of age.
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
2 Working Days
How long to complete training and recruitment?
2 hour self led training course.
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? No