Volunteer Companions - Bath & Keynsham - Hours to suit!
Dorothy House Hospice
Could you provide companionship to someone in your local area and help support your local Hospice?
You will be providing practical and emotional support to patients and their carers in their own homes. You will need to be able to offer regular visits and be enthusiastic about helping with the little things that make a big difference. What you do depends on the needs and requests of the patient and your own experience and interests. We currently have opportunities for you to join our team of volunteers in the Bath and Keynsham areas - hours to suit!
Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Community Work,Support Work
Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Communications, Interpersonal, Empathy
To be able to actively listen without feeling a need to ‘fix it’ To be balanced and comfortable in your own life, especially if you have personal experience of loss, bereavement and grief. To be empathetic, transparent and non-judgemental in your approach To have an ability to encourage and motivate individuals. To be comfortable relying on your own initiative and common sense but also recognising your own needs and knowing when to seek support. To be courteous, friendly, have a sense of humour and be approachable. To be a non-smoker whilst performing your volunteer duties. To have a clean driving licence and be happy to take patients in your car.
A chance to support people in your local community Learn new skills Gain more confidence Make new friends Out of pocket expenses reimbursed
2-4 hours weekly/fortnightly
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Bath and Keynsham and surrounding areas
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