Chatty Volunteers
To offer one-to-one telephone support to help those experiencing feelings of loneliness and social isolation.
Duration: Ongoing
When can volunteers volunteer? Weekly
Availability:
This grid shows when you can volunteer for this organisation. E.G Monday morning.
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Tasks the volunteer will be required to do:
• To take a brief from the Chatty Café Scheme on the individual
• To ring the individual to establish contact and agree the regularity, days and times of the calls.
• To maintain regular contact on the days and times agreed between the individual and volunteer.
• To take part of volunteer supervision sessions/check-ins with The Chatty Café Scheme staff and provide feedback on how the calls are going.
Skill and Qualifications Required:
• Friendly, empathetic approach and a good listener.
• Good communication skills.
• Is able to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Can work on their own.
Areas of Interest: Community, Mental Health, Older people
Opportunity suitable for: Indoor, Long term commitment, People seeking work
What activities will the volunteer do? Befriending, Providing advice
Skills gained in this role: Listening, Talking to others, Teamwork
Home based opportunity? Yes
DBS Check Required: Yes
Opportunity Accessibility: Accessible toilets
About the host organisation
Hosted by: The Chatty Cafe Scheme CIC
Organisation Profile: Support cafes and other social settings to have a Chatter & Natter table which is where customers can sit if they are happy to talk to other customers. The aims are to reduce loneliness and isolation and get people talking.
