Befriender Volunteer (Windsor)

What You'll Do: 
  • Provide friendly, non-judgmental support and encouragement.
  • Help identify local community, cultural, or wellbeing activities.
  • Support the individual in researching and attending suitable training, volunteering, or employment opportunities.
  • Accompany the individual to local groups or activities where appropriate (e.g., community centres, courses, clubs).
  • Assist with setting achievable personal and social goals, and celebrate progress.
  • Maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality at all times.
  • Communicate regularly with the supervising coordinator regarding progress, concerns, or safeguarding issues.

 

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, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.

 

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: 
  • Empathetic, patient, and non-judgmental approach.
  • Good listening and communication skills.
  • Understanding or willingness to learn about recovery from alcohol use and the challenges of mental health conditions such as anxiety and ADHD.
  • Reliable, consistent, and able to maintain confidentiality.
  • Comfortable supporting someone who may experience periods of low motivation or confidence.
  • Knowledge of local community resources, or willingness to research them.
Summary
Volunteering
Volunteer
Mental Health
London-wide
0 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Communicating
Creative problem-solving
Teamwork
Using professional behaviours
Requirements: 
DBS check
Over 18 years old
Training

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