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! Currently we have a Southmead resident who would like help with her weekly food shop. This would also involve driving her to the shop which is only round the corner from her house. This is a six month volunteer role with flexible hours and any expenses will be reumbursed. If you're keen to help we can have a chat and then organise a meeting to see if you both click.
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