Volunteer Carers Companion
Crossroads Care Kent
Visiting a carer to provide a well needed break from caring role and a listening ear
Regular visits to a carer to provide them with a well needed break from their caring roles and a much-needed listening ear . Virtual or telephone companionship support is available for those who are unable to travel or prefer to connect remotely. Where appropriate, companionship for the person with care needs if they can be left for an hour by their carer. Some volunteer placements can include support with light housework, shopping support, going with client on a walk or short external trips, and enjoying shared hobbies that bring both the client and volunteer a great sense of wellbeing.
Community Work,Conservation
Listening, Conservation, Talking To Others
SKILLS REQUIRED: Good communication, a good listener, empathy, and the ability to be non-judgmental. Full Training provided by Crossroads Care Kent as well as regular catch ups with your Volunteer Co-Ordinator.
An enormous sense of wellbeing and purpose and an increased understanding of those providing unpaid care, just giving an hour or more a week’s companionship and practical help can make a huge difference to an unpaid carer and who they care for. We want your experience to be enjoyable, rewarding and fulfilling. Travel expenses from volunteers’ home to clients home reimbursed.
It is the volunteers choice of how many hours but we suggest 1 hour minimum, we support clients for 12 weeks
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Across East Kent, including Canterbury, Thanet, Herne Bay, Whitstable, Folkestone, Dover/Deal, Romney Marsh and Ashford
Role opportunities take place in the community in a town local to you.
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