Milestones Trust is a health and social care charity which supports people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and people living with dementia. The services are provided through a network of residential/nursing care homes and supported living homes throughout the Bristol and South Gloucestershire areas.
We are looking for someone who loves football, sports and the cinema and ideally supports Bristol Rovers to become a volunteer buddy for someone we support that lives in supported living in Bishopston. His interests are Bristol Rovers, football generally, running, sports and the cinema. It would be great for him to meet someone that has similar interests to him.
Requirements:
We are looking for a volunteer who is:-
- Available for matches on evenings or weekends, every once in a while
- A football fan and preferably also a Bristol Rovers fan
- Reliable
- Friendly, supportive and encouraging
- Patient and understanding
No other particular skills are required but good communication skills, knowledge of the local area and a desire to help people would be an advantage.
We pay for agreed travel and activity expenses.
Please note due to the nature of the role a DBS check will be carried out and character references will be taken up.
If this sounds like something you would like to get involved in, please either give the volunteering team a ring to discuss the opportunity on 0117 9709 356/319, or email volunteering@milestonestrust.org.uk for an application form.