Buddy befriender scheme

Buddy befriender scheme

Organisation role · 1–4 hrs/month
From home
Social contactAccompanyingBefriendingOtherCooking & eating
HealthOlder peoplePeople with disabilities
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Gloucestershire Carers Hub
#87393
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Summary

Are you ready to brighten someone’s day? 🌼 We’re seeking compassionate volunteers to join our **Buddy Befriender** program for Carers across Gloucestershire!

Detailed description

🌟 Become a Buddy Befriender for Carers! 🌟


Are you ready to brighten someone’s day? 🌼 We’re seeking compassionate volunteers to join our **Buddy Befriender** program for Carers across Gloucestershire!


🤝 What You'll Do: 

- Be a friend to a Carer through face-to-face chats, phone calls, or online conversations 📞💻 

- Go for walks, share hobbies, or enjoy a cuppa in your favorite café ☕️ 

- Send uplifting text messages to provide support and companionship 📲 


💖 Why Become a Befriender? 

Being a befriender can be a lifeline for many Carers, offering them the precious communication and time away from their responsibilities that they truly need.


✨ Your Impact: 

- Make a meaningful connection 🤗 

- Provide emotional support and companionship 💞 

- Help Carers feel less isolated 🌍 


🛠️ What We Offer: 

- Training and resources to guide you 📚 

- Flexible volunteering options to fit your schedule ⏰ 

- A chance to make a real difference in someone's life 🌈 


Join us in supporting Carers in our community! If you're ready to share your time and kindness, we want to hear from you! 💌

What volunteers need😇 Disclosure and Barring Service

What we will provide to volunteers

💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra support
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About Gloucestershire Carers Hub

We pride ourselves on providing a person centred approach to any Carer who registers or is referred to us. Our experienced and friendly local team are here for you to ensure you have the support, information and time to think about you.

If you register with the Carers Hub you will have access to free information, guidance, support, to empower you in your caring role. This could help you to meet other carers and to interact with others in a safe space.

The Carers Hub is an easily accessed service where you can gain support, feel valued and offload your worries or concerns.

What help can I get from Gloucestershire Carers Hub?

Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG), from our supportive Triage team
Wellbeing support
Signposting to other services
Contingency Planning Support
Benefits and financial advice
Full carers assessments, support planning and reviews
Access to groups
Training, social gatherings and activities
Access to the Carer Aware Discount Scheme
Professional counselling service
Buddy Up
Employment support
We offer a safe space to talk about you and your caring role, we will work with you to identify how we can support you.