* We are looking for someone specifically who likes/plays/watches football (especially Bristol City!) to match with one of our football loving community members. *
WECIL's Check in and Chat Service was set up for members of our community in response to the Covid-19 crisis. We support disabled adults or those with long term health conditions who are feeling isolated and would like someone to talk to. Volunteers make weekly calls to a member of our community for 12 weeks +, making friendly conversation, lending a supportive ear and signposting to services.
What will I be doing?
- Making weekly telephone calls to a member of the WECIL community.
- Having a friendly chat to relieve social isolation and to check how things are going.
- Treating what you hear as confidential and sensitive.
- Reporting any concerns or worries to your supervisor.
- Signposting to a wide range of community and statutory services for disabled people.
- Recording information on a log and other monitoring forms.
- Reading and following WECIL policies and procedures, including GDPR, Safeguarding and Disability Equality.
- Attending training sessions and volunteer meetings as appropriate.
- Representing WECIL to the wider community.
We are looking for a volunteers who have:
- Enthusiasm and ability to attend a 3 hour online training session prior to starting the role.
- Availability and commitment to volunteer for the remainder of the service (until July)
- Good communication and listening skills.
- An excellent telephone manner.
- A non-judgemental and respectful manner.
- An understanding of and/or a willingness to learn about GDPR and how it applies to this role.
- An understanding of and/or a willingness to learn about the Social Model of Disability.
Please apply via this link - https://bit.ly/WECILVolApplication
You will need to be available Friday 5th March 1-4pm for (remote) training.