Befriending Volunteer

Overview

Healthwatch Greenwich aims to provide a befriending service to support individuals in need of companionship and emotional support.

Our befriending service will pair clients with volunteers who will talk to them for up to an hour each week. This could be face to face, by telephone, or online.

Befrienders will signpost clients to wider activities as appropriate.

What You'll Do: 

·       You will be working closely with the Volunteer Coordinator to: 

·       Offer  face-to-face, phone, or virtual befriending support for up to one hour per week for three months.

·       Write befriending updates after each meeting.

·       Collect demographic information.

·       Attend monthly support sessions.

What You'll Learn: 

·       How to improve your communication skills.

·       How to use active listening.

·       How to find activities for clients.

·       How to write client updates and gather demographic data.

We offer a comprehensive induction and training to support you to carry out this role please note all volunteers undergo reference and DBS checks.