Supported Hospital Discharge Service Volunteer
OFFERED BY:
Bassetlaw Action CentreLocation(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West, Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: How many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
We are looking for friendly out-going volunteers to help people regain independence following a stay in hospital. Our volunteers provide safe and well telephone support calls or home visits for up to 6 weeks.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
We are looking for friendly out-going volunteers to help people regain independence following a stay in hospital. This may include providing safe and well support calls or befriending visits to ensure people, who have little or no support network, are comfortable and safe in their home following a stay in hospital.
Support Coordinators, based in Bassetlaw, Kings Mill and Queens Medical Hospitals, will match volunteers to people based on their availability and locality. Volunteers can give as little as one hour per week to the service and travel expenses are paid at 45p per mile.
Support Coordinators, based in Bassetlaw, Kings Mill and Queens Medical Hospitals, will match volunteers to people based on their availability and locality. Volunteers can give as little as one hour per week to the service and travel expenses are paid at 45p per mile.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
If you enjoy meeting people and helping the local community you are the ideal person to volunteer for our new service. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and apply our Equal Opportunities Policy to all volunteers and staff members.
What do I need to be a volunteer?
Be a good listener
Have lots of patience and understanding
Be honest and reliable
Be prepared to do a small amount of paperwork
Volunteering can benefit you as much as the people you are helping.
What do I need to be a volunteer?
Be a good listener
Have lots of patience and understanding
Be honest and reliable
Be prepared to do a small amount of paperwork
Volunteering can benefit you as much as the people you are helping.
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
18+
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
2-3 days
How long to complete training and recruitment?
1-2 weeks
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes