Age UK Camden
Age UK Camden aims to promote the well-being of all older people in the London borough of Camden and to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. We provide a wide range of services and projects that aim to support people in later life, including those that are the most vulnerable and isolated.
Description
Our Good Neighbour Schemes are for older people who live in the NW3 and Primrose Hill area of Camden. The scheme is for people who are 65 +. Priority is given to those who are isolated, housebound, or living with disabilities.
It can be tough in later life if you are on your own. Sometimes family members move away, we lose contact with old friends, or a bereavement can leave us feeling lonely. Befriending can help to ease some of these challenges that older people face.
Duties
In this role you will
- Make a regular weekly visit at a time suitable to the older person.
- Provide conversation and company
- Spend time chatting with the older person, talking with them about their current and past life experiences
- Provide feedback on your conversations to our coordinator as required
- Make our coordinator aware of any emerging issues or concerns that the older person has agreed to be shared with us.
Who will the volunteers be working with?
Older people who live in the NW3 and Primrose Hill area of Camden
Training
Online Training on Safeguarding Adults and Data Awareness
Ongoing support:
• is provided by a coordinator of the service
• Reimbursement of agreed expenses
• Volunteer forums 3 -4 times a year
Ongoing support:
• is provided by a coordinator of the service
• Reimbursement of agreed expenses
• Volunteer forums 3 -4 times a year
Time commitment
Commit to one weekly visit, 1 – 1.5 hours, ideally Monday – Friday during the day. Weekends are sometimes an option.