Bengali Speaking Befriender Volunteer

We are looking for a Bengali-speaking befriender volunteer to meet with people we support at our service in Tower Hamlets. Volunteering with Creative Support is a great way to enrich the lives of people with support needs while helping our staff to deliver person-centred services.\n
\nWe are looking for an outgoing, sociable and warm person, who's also a good listener. As a befriender, you will provide companionship and meet up regularly with one of our residents. If you have a couple of hours to spare and can commit to volunteering on a regular basis, we'd love to hear from you.\n
\nThis role is for an extra care service with self-contained flats for older people with a variety of support needs.\n
Volunteer duties:\n
\n - Meet on a regular basis with the person we support\n
\n - Provide companionship and conversation whilst respecting boundaries\n
\n - Engage the person we support in activities\n
\n - Report any safeguarding concerns to Creative Support staff members\n
\n - Work within Creative Support policies and procedures, respecting boundaries\n
\n - Attend regular supervisions with your supervisor and complete any training provided\n
Hours: Flexible days and times\n
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