Bengali Speaking Befriender Volunteer

We are looking for a Bengali-speaking befriender volunteer to meet with people we support at our service in Tower Hamlets. Volunteering with Creative Support is a great way to enrich the lives of people with support needs while helping our staff to deliver person-centred services. We are looking for an outgoing, sociable and warm person, who's also a good listener. As a befriender, you will provide companionship and meet up regularly with one of our residents. If you have a couple of hours to spare and can commit to volunteering on a regular basis, we'd love to hear from you. This role is for an extra care service with self-contained flats for older people with a variety of support needs. Volunteer duties: - Meet on a regular basis with the person we support - Provide companionship and conversation whilst respecting boundaries - Engage the person we support in activities - Report any safeguarding concerns to Creative Support staff members - Work within Creative Support policies and pro...