Male Befriender Volunteer to Elderly Gentleman – Independent Lives
About this organisation
Disability Charity, working in partnership with East Sussex County Council piloting a new service supporting people with eligible needs, to give them choice and control over how they live their lives.
About this opportunity
This role will involve befriending a friendly 78-year-old gentleman living with unspecified cognitive impairment once a week, any afternoon for an hour or two.
About Him:
- Loves his dog — his constant companion and “world”
- Enjoys football, especially supporting Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
- Appreciates a good cup of tea
- Would benefit from support to slowly rebuild confidence and wellbeing
- Currently socially isolated – the goal, to get out and about and build relationships with
others in his community
Someone who is calm, understanding and able to provide gentle encouragement while respecting independence, pace and personal space, would be perfect for this role.
An enhanced DBS will be required for this role, and any applicants will need to be male. Mileage/expenses will be paid.
For more information
For more information please either come in and see us at Wealden Volunteering, or call us on 01825 760019, or email us at office@wealdenvolunteering.org.uk