Volunteers

Position:

Location:

Responsible to:

This is an opportunity to give time to people and not money.

Volunteers will visit people of all ages in their own homes, listening, befriending, assessing their circumstances and reporting findings back to the Welfare Department in writing, observing strict confidentiality at all times.  You will be a given a caseload to suit you, for you to manage within our guidelines. Volunteers will initially carry out visits with one of BEN’s Welfare staff; support will always be available by telephone once making visits on your own.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supporting people in their homes.
• Report writing.
• Some form filling.

Applicant requirements:

• Must be able to travel to peoples’ homes.
• Good listening and empathy skills.
• Non-judgemental and patient attitude is imperative.
• Ability to build a rapport with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Be able to work independently.

Benefits to Volunteer:

An opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of individuals in need.  This highly flexible role allows you to manage your workload around your other activities and responsibilities.
 
Location:

• Within reasonable travel distance to yourself.
• We have opportunities in many regions of the UK.

Working Hours:

• At least 1 visit per month for at least 1 year but we hope you will enjoy it and stay on.
• We let you make the arrangements for the visits to suit you and the people involved.

Training: 

• Full, on the job, training and support from the BENfriend Co-ordinator and Welfare Department.
• BEN information pack.
• Annual Area Training Day.  This is a good opportunity to meet up with our other volunteers.

Reimbursement of Expenses:

• Travel: 40p per mile.
• Out of pocket expenses.

Please apply to Diana Lawman, Benfriend Co-ordinator on 01344 294734 or email: diana.lawman@ben.org.uk