Tamil Speaking Befriender Volunteer

We are looking for a Tamil-speaking befriender volunteer to support residents to express themselves in their native language. Volunteering with Creative Support is a great way to enrich the lives of people with support needs while helping our staff to deliver person-centred services. We are looking for an outgoing, sociable and warm person, who's also a good listener. As a befriender, you will provide companionship by meeting regularly for a cup of tea and a chat.

We ask that you are able to communicate confidently in Tamil in order to engage in conversations together. You will engage with residents in a friendly manner and develop a strong rapport with the people we support. You will meet residents in their flats and in common areas, encouraging them to engage in conversation and activities. If you have a few hours to spare on a regular basis, we would love to hear from you!

This role is for an extra care service in North London which supports older people. The service is located in Harrow with good public transport links.

Hours:

Flexible days and times Volunteer duties:
Meet on a regular basis Provide companionship and conversation whilst respecting boundaries Engage the people we support in conversation Report any safeguarding concerns to Creative Support staff members Understand and work within Creative Support Policies and procedures, respecting boundaries Attend regular supervisions with your allocated volunteer supervisor and complete any training provided At Creative Support, we are passionate about developing our people.

Through our award-winning Creative Academy, we provide high-quality training and career development opportunities to help colleagues reach their full potential, regardless of their starting point or role. As an Investors in People Platinum organisation and an approved centre for nationally recognised qualifications, we are committed to supporting learning, growth and long-term career progression.