To provide peace of mind to the parents or relatives of people with learning disabilities. Ensuring that advice, support, and information are available in a timely fashion. All application to be submitted to nicola@rescare.org.uk
To visit the relatives with whom you have been matched, building a relationship of friendship and trust.
To give the relatives some company and/or enable them to get out and about or pursue a leisure interest for example.
To complete a visit sheet after each visit and to participate in regular supervision with the Befriending Coordinator.
To liaise, at times, with Rescare staff or other agencies as appropriate.
To uphold Rescare core principles, vision, culture, and values and abide by the policies and procedures as per the volunteer handbook.
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Would you like to work with others to help develop and nurture our peaceful, restorative garden? You’ll be helping create and maintain a set of magical spaces designed to uplift everyone who spends time here
They will often involve a volunteer befriender visiting a visually impaired person in their home, perhaps for a cup of tea and a chat, or accompanying them to an activity.
Volunteer Mentors needed to help young people to realise their full potential. Mentoring takes place in secondary schools in Middlesbrough, Newcastle or Sunderland. Must be over the age of 21 to take part.
