Support at Home Volunteer (Winchester)

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 are looking for volunteers who:-

• Are available to volunteer on a regular basis.
• Are able to volunteer for a minimum of 2-3 hours per week. (The service operates between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday)
• Live within 10 miles of Winchester.
• Hold a driving licence that allows you to drive in the UK and have access to their own vehicle.
• Are able to commit to volunteering for a minimum of 12 months.

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.

Skills

The skills you need:

• 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.