Neighbours Connect is a project aimed at connecting volunteers with members of the community who would like help with tasks or companionship and sometimes both! We have a Southmead resident who would love a volunteer to give her a lift to a singing group at the Greenway Centre once a week - you can join in if you like! She only lives round the corner and has been wanting to join the group for a long time. This is a six month volunteer placement and all expenses will be fully reumbursed.
What skills, experience and qualities are we looking for in our Neighbours Connect volunteers
People who are:
- Caring, sympathetic, sensitive and non-judgemental
- Good communicators
- Comfortable working on their own but also know when to ask for support
- Understanding of the importance of boundaries and developing positive and helpful relationships
- Reliable
What you can expect from Southmead Development Trust as a volunteer
- Full Neighbours Connect induction and training
- Regular volunteer get togethers
- Ongoing support from the Volunteer Coordinator
- A reference after six months of volunteering
- Access to further free training relevant to your role