Tigrinya Speaking Befriender Volunteer - Female Only (Hounslow)

What You'll Do: 
  • Agree a mutual time and frequency to meet in the local community
  • To develop and promote a positive relationship with your befriendee
  • To encourage your befriendee to engage in social activities and support them in doing so whilst building their confidence
  • To support your befriendee in developing their goals and social skills
  • Encourage your befriendee to make links with community services, based on their identified goals
  • To engage in conversation in Tigrinya
Why You'll Love It: 

 You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications.

We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun.

 

What You'll Learn: 

You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!

What We're Looking For: 
  • Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere which motivates and inspires others
  • Willingness to engage in activities in the community
  • Able to maintain strict confidentiality and follow professional boundaries
  • To be consistent in attendance
  • Able to communicate confidently in Tigrinya and english
Summary
Volunteering
Befriender
Mental Health
Hounslow
0 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Communicating
Having a growth mindset
Requirements: 
DBS check
Over 18 years old
Training

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