Companion Service Volunteer (Digital)
OFFERED BY:
Age UK Nottingham & NottinghamshireLocation(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:
The purpose of the Companion Service (Digital) Volunteer role is to provide personalised digital/IT support to older people to help them gain or improve technical skills and to become digitally included. This inclusivity results in reduced loneliness and isolation and helps older people lead more healthy and independent lives.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Department: Health and Wellbeing
Role Location: Supporting people remotely, in their own homes across the city and county.
Role Support: You will be supported by the Companion Service Team
What is the purpose of this role?
To provide personalised digital/IT support to older people
What impact does this role have?
Supports older people to gain or improve technical skills and to become digitally included. This inclusivity results in reduced loneliness and isolation and helps older people lead more healthy and independent lives.
What activities might you be involved in?
The purpose of this role is to provide personalised digital/IT support to older people to gain or improve technical skills and to become digitally included. This may include but is not limited to supporting with digital access & building confidence skills & motivation to access the opportunities of the internet.
When would you be needed to volunteer?
Volunteering will be on an ad hoc basis to meet the needs of the older person that you are supporting in line with your availability.
What training will you be given?
You will be given all the training you need to enable you to carry out your role which will include a thorough departmental induction.
What can you gain from this opportunity?
• The chance to make a difference to an older person’s life
• Ongoing support, ensuring your volunteering experience is a fulfilling and positive one
• The opportunity to learn new skills
• Experience to add to your CV
• The opportunity to meet new people and make new friends
• Reimbursement of travel expenses as defined in the Age UK Notts Volunteer Handbook
Additional Information
Please note an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring check) is required for this role which will be undertaken by the Charity at no cost to the volunteer, after being offered the role.
Role Location: Supporting people remotely, in their own homes across the city and county.
Role Support: You will be supported by the Companion Service Team
What is the purpose of this role?
To provide personalised digital/IT support to older people
What impact does this role have?
Supports older people to gain or improve technical skills and to become digitally included. This inclusivity results in reduced loneliness and isolation and helps older people lead more healthy and independent lives.
What activities might you be involved in?
The purpose of this role is to provide personalised digital/IT support to older people to gain or improve technical skills and to become digitally included. This may include but is not limited to supporting with digital access & building confidence skills & motivation to access the opportunities of the internet.
When would you be needed to volunteer?
Volunteering will be on an ad hoc basis to meet the needs of the older person that you are supporting in line with your availability.
What training will you be given?
You will be given all the training you need to enable you to carry out your role which will include a thorough departmental induction.
What can you gain from this opportunity?
• The chance to make a difference to an older person’s life
• Ongoing support, ensuring your volunteering experience is a fulfilling and positive one
• The opportunity to learn new skills
• Experience to add to your CV
• The opportunity to meet new people and make new friends
• Reimbursement of travel expenses as defined in the Age UK Notts Volunteer Handbook
Additional Information
Please note an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring check) is required for this role which will be undertaken by the Charity at no cost to the volunteer, after being offered the role.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
What are we looking for?
• Individuals with an interest in the wellbeing of older people and who are committed to volunteering
• IT literate with good digital skills and who are confident using different Apple and Android devices (including smart phones and tablets, laptops, and smart speakers).
• Individuals who can work with learners with different levels of knowledge and skill and to be able to demonstrate empathy when needed.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to complete our Volunteer Report Form accurately and regularly.
• Ability to travel to visits either by car or public transport.
• Individuals with an interest in the wellbeing of older people and who are committed to volunteering
• IT literate with good digital skills and who are confident using different Apple and Android devices (including smart phones and tablets, laptops, and smart speakers).
• Individuals who can work with learners with different levels of knowledge and skill and to be able to demonstrate empathy when needed.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to complete our Volunteer Report Form accurately and regularly.
• Ability to travel to visits either by car or public transport.
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
Aged 18 and over
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?
We aim to get back to volunteers within 2 weeks
How long to complete training and recruitment?
Application form, informal interview. DBS Check & References. An Induction is provided, & training specific to the role.
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? No
DBS Disclosure required? Yes