Support at Home Volunteer (Norwich)

Support at Home Volunteer (Norwich)

Organisation role · 1–2 hrs/Week
Coronation Road, Norwich, NR6 5HB, United Kingdom
DrivingSupport workGrocery shoppingBefriendingCare workSocial contactOtherEnglish
EducationWellbeing
3 Good health and well-being4 Quality education
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British Red Cross
#59185
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Summary

If you are compassionate and like helping and meeting people, then this could
be the role for you. Volunteers like you support people with day to day tasks
and

Detailed description

We would like you to:

  • Volunteer for 1-2 hours a week, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
  • Volunteers needed in the following areas: Norwich, Dereham, Hingham, Wymondham, Thetford, Watton, Attleborough,East Harling, Long Stratton, Harleston, Diss, Loddon, Hethersett, Poringland.
  • Driving is preferable but not essential. If you drive, you must have held a driving licence for at least 2 years which allows you to drive in the UK.


Visit people in their home.

Bring people home from hospital and settle them in.

Give companionship, including relieving a carer or relative for a short

time.

Support with shopping and collecting prescriptions.

Help people to get to medical appointments.

Keep records of tasks.

What we will provide to volunteers

💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra support

Getting there

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About British Red Cross

The British Red Cross has been helping millions of people in the UK and around the world get the support they need when crisis strikes.
The British Red Cross has been a lifeline for people in crisis for over 150 years. Today, in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, that lifeline means more than ever.

Thanks to our dedicated team of Red Cross Volunteers, we’re able to provide services specifically designed to help people most in need in the UK.

If you or someone you care for needs support, we may be able to help.