Support at Home Volunteer (Hove) at British Red Cross

What does the opportunity involve doing?

For people recovering from illness, or who are facing a recent diagnosis, being able to stay in their own home can make all the difference.

Our Support at Home Volunteers help with shopping, getting to appointments or checking in with a phone call. Spread the power of kindness with us and help make a difficult and distressing time a little bit easier.

We would like you to:

Be available to volunteer on a regular basis within a 10 mile radius of your home.
Be available to volunteer 2 hours per week (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday).
Live within half an hour of the British Red Cross office, Hove, BN3 7HG.
Be confident in using computers and IT.
Be able to commit to volunteering for a minimum of 12 months.
Hold a driving licence that allows you to drive in the UK and have access to your own vehicle.
Due to the nature of this role, applicants must undergo Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants will be asked to provide ID documents in support of the DBS check.

What you will be doing:
Visit people in their home.
Give companionship, including relieving a carer or relative for a short
time.
Support with shopping and collecting prescriptions.
Help people to get to medical appointments.
Keep records of tasks.

What induction, training and support is offered?

Induction and full training provided.

What skills or qualities are needed?

Warm and friendly with empathy for others.
Good communication skills.
Encouraging and supportive.
Enjoy meeting and spending time with new people.
Can work independently and as a part of a team.
Able to commit to a regular shift