Connecting Projects
Ashford Volunteer Centre
Help isolated adults feel more connected and supported through letter writing, writing postcards and/or telephone calls.
Role Purpose: · Provide companionship and social contact to isolated adults. · Help people feel connected to their local community. · Offer befriending in one or more ways: face-to-face, phone, letter writing, groups, dog walking. Key Tasks: · Build friendly, supportive relationships. · Keep simple records of contact (training provided). · Optional: help with events/activities and help develop the service with AVC. Skills & Qualities Needed: · Friendly, empathetic, patient; good listener. · Reliable and respectful; good verbal/written communication.
Administration,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring
Admin, Reading & Writing, Listening, Talking To Others
Skills & Qualities Needed: · Friendly, empathetic, patient; good listener. · Reliable and respectful; good verbal/written communication.
Training & Support: Full induction and role-specific training (including safeguarding and communication). Regular reviews/check-ins and ongoing guidance.
1–2 hours per week, flexible.
TN23 1PF
Berwick House 8 Elwick Road Ashford Kent TN23 1PF
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