Volunteer Befriender - #147828
Harmonia Careers
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Bedford
Contract type: Full time

We are looking for volunteers to join our team in Oakley, Bedford at our residential care service for adults with Learning disabilities. If you're a car driver with some spare time each week, join us in our Volunteer befriender role to take our residents on day trips.
We are looking for people who are committed, reliable, and friendly. You will need to be a confident driver with a full, clean driving licence.
Whether it's a trip into Bedford town centre to enjoy a wander down the river, a cup of tea and a cake in the local cafes, a visit to the library, or leisure activities, or even a little bit further afield. If you can commit to volunteering with us once or twice a week we'd love to hear from you!
As a volunteer with Creative Support we offer training for your role, access to a volunteer supervisor, an induction, a monthly Volunteer newsletter, and an online volunteer's peer support group. Together we can make a difference.
Suggested time commitment: 2-4 hours a week.
If you would like to discuss volunteering with us, the role you're applying for or you application form you can contact our Volunteer Department on or email .
Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures.
We would encourage you to apply to us even if you have not yet had your COVID 19 vaccine. You will be required to have your first COVID 19 vaccine prior to your interview and your second vaccine before you start volunteering with us. Applicants who are unable to receive the vaccination on medical grounds are still welcome to apply with provision of their official NHS COVID pass letter of medical exemption.
We are looking for people who are committed, reliable, and friendly. You will need to be a confident driver with a full, clean driving licence.
Whether it's a trip into Bedford town centre to enjoy a wander down the river, a cup of tea and a cake in the local cafes, a visit to the library, or leisure activities, or even a little bit further afield. If you can commit to volunteering with us once or twice a week we'd love to hear from you!
As a volunteer with Creative Support we offer training for your role, access to a volunteer supervisor, an induction, a monthly Volunteer newsletter, and an online volunteer's peer support group. Together we can make a difference.
Suggested time commitment: 2-4 hours a week.
If you would like to discuss volunteering with us, the role you're applying for or you application form you can contact our Volunteer Department on or email .
Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures.
We would encourage you to apply to us even if you have not yet had your COVID 19 vaccine. You will be required to have your first COVID 19 vaccine prior to your interview and your second vaccine before you start volunteering with us. Applicants who are unable to receive the vaccination on medical grounds are still welcome to apply with provision of their official NHS COVID pass letter of medical exemption.
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