The role requirements are detailed below. Please contact us if you would like this application form in an alternative accessible format.
There are many older people living in our community who are isolated or lonely. Many would love to be part of the community again but are unable to because they can no longer travel or have health or mobility challenges. The Salvation Army’s Welcome Friends Befriending programme aims to provide that vital link by offering an older person some vital contact and one-to-one support.
This role is the opportunity to make a positive difference to someone’s life to give them a sense of personal value and belonging to a wider community. If you enjoy talking to people and making new friends and would be happy to visit an older person as a regular commitment, then this could be the role for you.
Location: Post codes within Worthing, West Sussex
Welcome Friends Befriender programme is based at the Welcome In Community Centre, The Salvation Army, 9-13 Crescent Road, Worthing BN11 1RL
Time commitment: 2 hours per week/fortnight
Specific role requirements:
Enhanced Disclosure for the adult workforce (volunteer) is required which TSA will organise for you.
Further information: Please see role description attached.