Volunteering Opportunity: Ward Befriender with Central London Community Healthcare Trust

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Brighten a patient's day by providing companionship and conversation during their stay on the ward. You'll spend time getting to know patients, listening to their stories and helping reduce feelings of loneliness. We're looking for friendly, confident communicators who enjoy meeting new people and want to make a positive difference in their local community.

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: Dacorum, Hertsmere, Watford

Location: Indoor

Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons

Practical Considerations: Friendly and proactive

Able to use your initiative and seek help when needed

Understand confidentiality

Communication and interpersonal skills

Availability: 4 hours per week, between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Sunday

Minimum Age: 16+

DBS required: Yes

Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS)

Suitable for: 16 – 17 year olds, 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, University students, Older People, People with restricted mobility

Suitable for volunteers interested in: Arts & Crafts, Carers Support, Health and Wellbeing, Isolation & Loneliness, Older People, Voluntary & Community Action

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: Yes

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Full Description:
Spend time with patients and offer friendly conversation and companionship

Encourage patients to take part in activities such as games, reading or other interests

Welcome new patients and help them settle into the ward

Help patients use technology to stay connected with friends and family

Support patients and visitors to feedback concerns and compliments of the service