Volunteer

Description

Visitation Support and Befriending

Is training provided?:Yes

Please note that Garda Vetting is required for this position which will be processed with you after you apply.

Tasks that the volunteer(s) will be expected to undertake:

What is Visitation Support and Befriending?

Visitation Support and Befriending is a supported one-to-one relationship between a volunteer and an older person who has been linked in with ALONE. The ALONE Support and Befriending service provides companionship and practical support to older people who would like extra social contact through a weekly volunteer visit. The Support and Befriending service is designed to reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness, provide assistance to solve everyday problems and enable older people to feel secure at home.

Volunteering with an Older Person might present challenges at times, ALONE staff will always be there to support you in dealing with difficult situations.
Please Note: This is not a supported volunteer role, you will be attending visits alone.

Benefits of Volunteering:

Benefits You Will Receive as a Volunteer

• The opportunity to make a real impact to the lives of older people.
• Initial and ongoing training
• Insights and understanding about social inclusion issues.
• Opportunity to progress into other roles in ALONE
• Opportunity to develop your leadership skills.
• A chance to be part of the ALONE volunteer community.
• Certificate of volunteering (minimum 3 months of volunteering required for the certificate to be issued)

Details of time commitment needed for role:
Minimum time commitment: 1 year Hours required: 1 hour weekly at a time arranged between yourself & the older person.

Minimum time commitment per week:
1 hour p/week

Additional screening required for this role::
Garda Vetting Informal Interview References Application Form Identification Check (photo ID etc…)

Sustainable Development Goal:

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UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK