By Become a Life Stories Volunteer (18+). Discover rich, diverse stories that inspire and educate.
• An exciting opportunity to engage with fascinating individuals.
• Make a real difference by supporting a unique local project.
• This can be in a group setting or a one-to-one home visit.
Bring your experience to help challenge digital exclusion. Our Life Stories Volunteers are trained to help champion the life stories digital platform.
You can help support and form positive one-to-one relationships with vulnerable adults aged 65+ who may be experiencing isolation and loneliness in their life.
Offering support and encouraging independence you will help people to feel less isolated socially and that their story has been heard. Volunteers and service users are matched, and this takes on board person-centred support including individual's interests, skills, and experiences.
If you have any questions about volunteering with SERVE or would like to have an informal chat about the role before you apply, please contact Cheryl Smith, Befriending Manager on 07764 560863
Skills
· Being available to volunteer for a minimum of one hour per week
· Building a sensitive and caring relationship with the service user
· Spending time with the service user with 1:1 home visit
or facilitating/supporting community groups
· Supportive and patient when helping someone to learn new skills
· Basic digital skills or fluent with digital media
· Being understanding rather than judgmental about a service user’s situation or circumstances
· Always respecting the confidentiality of service users
· Establishing and maintaining appropriate boundaries
· Attending induction training and participation in ongoing training activities/networking meetings
· Respecting different cultural values and working in a non-discriminatory manner
· Meeting the Life Stories Coordinator for feedback and support
· Informing the Life Stories Coordinator of any concerns about the service user.
Details
- Age restrictions
- DBS check required
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 16s
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 12/08/2026
End Date: 31/03/2027
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| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Evening | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Location
This opportunity is available Countywide.
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