Volunteer Now has partnered with Be Collective to bring a dedicated online platform for volunteering to Northern Ireland. The platform supports volunteers through the volunteering process and helps connect more people with a wider range of opportunities. There’s lots of great features to Be Collective like messaging, making a profile, and being able to compile all your experiences, training and roles as well as the skills gained within a social CV. You can search and apply for volunteer roles below. If you can’t find anything you like at the moment – register now, then check back soon – new opportunities are added all the time!
Home Befriender - Share your love of baking with Joy
Deafblind NI Joy spent a good deal of her working life in the catering industry and loves baking. As her eyesight has got worse, she finds it harder to do but still keeps up with TV shows that are cookery related. She enjoys listening to Radio 4 especially the radio plays and enjoys crafting but finds this a challenge with her sight loss. Do you have an hour to spare each week to visit and brighten Joy's week? We are looking for a volunteer with a genuine interest in other people. A good listener available to make a regular weekly visit. Do you need experience or specialist skills? No - simply a genuine desire to help and some spare time on a regular weekly basis. We will ensure you are supported throughout your journey with us, offering training and support at all times. We will also reimburse out of pocket expenses to you and pay for your Access NI check. Tasks and Responsibilities
Establishing and building a befriending relationship. Engaging in conversation or other activities as appropriate to build and maintain friendship e.g. chat and a cup of tea or going for local walks. Providing monthly updates of your volunteering activity to your Deafblind UK named contact. Skills and Experience Gained
Communication Skills Interpersonal Skills
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Deafblind NI Joy spent a good deal of her working life in the catering industry and loves baking. As her eyesight has got worse, she finds it harder to do but still keeps up with TV shows that are cookery related. She enjoys listening to Radio 4 especially the radio plays and enjoys crafting but finds this a challenge with her sight loss. Do you have an hour to spare each week to visit and brighten Joy's week? We are looking for a volunteer with a genuine interest in other people. A good listener available to make a regular weekly visit. Do you need experience or specialist skills? No - simply a genuine desire to help and some spare time on a regular weekly basis. We will ensure you are supported throughout your journey with us, offering training and support at all times. We will also reimburse out of pocket expenses to you and pay for your Access NI check. Tasks and Responsibilities
Establishing and building a befriending relationship. Engaging in conversation or other activities as appropriate to build and maintain friendship e.g. chat and a cup of tea or going for local walks. Providing monthly updates of your volunteering activity to your Deafblind UK named contact. Skills and Experience Gained
Communication Skills Interpersonal Skills
#J-18808-Ljbffr
