Organisation Name:
Easingwold and District Community Care Associaton
Organisation's Cause(s):
Carers
Health
Local Community
Location of voluntary activity:
Easingwold and surrounding villages
When are volunteers needed: Times and days vary to suit both the volunteer and client.
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Befriending / Buddying
Role description:
Sitting and Befriending Volunteers provide companionship and social support to individuals who may be experiencing loneliness, isolation, or limited social contact. Through regular visits, conversation, and shared activities, volunteers help improve wellbeing, promote independence, and offer carers valuable respite.
Key Responsibilities
Visit clients in their home or agreed community setting on a regular basis.
Provide friendly conversation, companionship, and emotional support.
Engage clients in activities such as chatting, reading, playing games, listening to music, or enjoying a walk where appropriate.
Encourage social interaction and help build confidence and wellbeing.
Offer carers short periods of respite by staying with the person they care for.
Respect each client's dignity, independence, choices, and cultural background.
Maintain professional boundaries and treat all information confidentially.
Report any concerns about a client's wellbeing, safety, or safeguarding to the appropriate staff member.
Keep simple records of visits where required.
Follow organisational policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, and lone working procedures.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
Friendly, caring, and patient.
Good listening and communication skills.
Reliable, trustworthy, and punctual.
Empathetic and respectful of others.
Able to build positive relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
Will there be a DBS check? Yes
Driving Licence required? Yes
Volunteer's own vehicle required? Yes
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
Short term Volunteering
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
Make a positive difference to someone's quality of life.
Help reduce loneliness and social isolation in the community.
Develop communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
Gain valuable volunteering experience.
Meet new people and become part of a supportive volunteer team.
Receive reimbursement of agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with the organisation's volunteer expenses policy.
How to get involved:
Please email [email protected]
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 02-08-2027