Volunteer Befriender – Volunteering Matters

WANT TO GET VOLUNTEERING IN YOUR COMMUNITY?

Volunteering Matters are looking for volunteer befrienders for a new project in Newport supporting older and/or disabled people as well as their carers.

The time commitment can be anything from 1 hour per week depending on your availability. No experience is necessary as training is provided.

The roles available include:
– Befriending someone in their home;
– Helping people to settle into local groups and activities, so that they can make new friends
– Running or supporting a small group in the community based on local interests and hobbies
– Helping carers with light tasks around the home
– Providing transport to help people access social opportunities

Please note this is not a paid position but expenses will be covered.

If you are interesting in getting involved please contact:
Marie Nichols: marie.nichols@volunteeringmatters.org.uk
Newport Office: 01633 679899