As part of the organisation, our Connections Volunteers offer the vital connection and support our beneficiaries need.
What will volunteers do?
- Providing regular social interaction and support to members of the RAF community via telephone contact
- Checking on a beneficiaries welfare and alerting them to available support if needed
- Relaying any concerns to their Connections Coordinator
- Regularly submitting an activity log summarising their interactions so we can make sure everyone is receiving the help they need
All training will be provided so volunteers will be well prepared to take on the volunteer role. Connections Volunteers are required to undertake an online training course, which can take around two hours, and can be completed at a time to suit the volunteer. The training course is certified through AIM, and carries the Investing In Your Future excellence kitemark.
Skills
- Patience and empathy, with the ability to build a rapport with others and put them at ease, through a friendly and sensitive approach
- Good listener and communicator
- Reliable and dependable, with the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries
- Volunteers should also be able to work confidentially, in a non-judgemental manner and in line with the RAF Association Volunteer Agreement
Connections Volunteers will also need access to a computer and the internet. This is to allow volunteers to access the required training, which is available online, and to access and submit activity reports via the Connections For Life online portal.
Details
- Age restrictions
18+ - DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Ongoing support
Ongoing support is provided by both the Volunteering Team and the Local Area Welfare Team. - Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 02/08/2023
End Date: 18/12/2024
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Evening | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Availability Details
flexible
Location
This opportunity can be carried out whilst working from home.
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