How you can support us
What is the care to share Befriending project?
It is an opportunity for you to become a volunteer and visit disabled or isolated people in their own homes. You woud meet on a weekly basis to listen and talk with a befriending person. You will have ongoing support from WearAble staff. You will be paid all expenses incurred when home visiting.
Care to Share - Its as easy as ABC
A = Assist in building friendships
B = Be a part of our trainig Programme
C = Contact us, to give us a commitment of time
To become a befriender you will need to
- Be reliable and committed
- Have patience and understanding
- Give time, provide companionship
- Attend Training
- Have references checked
- Undergo a Criminal Record Bureau Check[enhanced]
- Follow a Code of Conduct
Whats in it for me?
- Meet new people
- A sense of purpose and achievement
- Contribute to your local community
- Gain new skills
- Have support from regular meetings and supervision
- Share new experiences and have fun
Training
What Training will i need to do?
You will need to take part in a range of relevant training. This will include various sessions including the following
- Roles and boundaries of a befriender
- Skills and experiences
- Basic First Aid
- Disability Awareness
- Communication
To find out more
Contact us
There are several ways in which you can support wearable.
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How you can volunteer
- Can you offer time?
- Are you enthusiastic?
- Do you like meeting people?
- Do you have skills in admin/computers or in the office?
As a volunteer we need your help with all sorts of
activities and tasks to help Wearable support others.
If you are interested in
- Managing an information stand
- Helping at fundraising events
- Organising community events
- Joining the Board of Directors
Then please
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St Mary & St Peters Community Project,
Springwell Rd, Sunderland, SR3 4DY, 0191 5229913 |
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