Introduction: Do you have a knack for making conversation? We’re looking for a volunteer who can keep a group telephone conversation rolling, enabling all involved to have an enjoyable experience. In this role, you’ll support everyone in the group to contribute to and benefit from the call, administrate the phone group technology so that calls run on time and everyone connects with the group, and keep the environment safe. The group calls are an important way for older people to participate in a group environment who are isolated and would otherwise not have this opportunity.
About Age UK Bristol: At Age UK Bristol we help make sure that everyone in Bristol can love later life. We do this by supporting and empowering older people, helping other organisations to work together, and championing the interests of older people in the city.
Our organisational objectives are to:
We do this by:
Volunteers are important and valued members of the team at Age UK Bristol. We will do our best to make your volunteer experience enjoyable and rewarding.
About the Telephone Groups Facilitator role:
Age UK Bristol hosts conversation groups over the telephone. The role of a Telephone Group Facilitator is:
This is a home-based role and each volunteer will need:
The qualities and skills required for this role are:
Training
We offer induction, training and other relevant training opportunities to enable you to fulfil this volunteer role.
Hours
We are currently asking for a minimum of two hours per week
Location
This role is based in the home of the volunteer with training and support provided remotely.
Expenses
We reimburse all reasonable expenses associated with the role, for instance telephone calls.
Further Information
For further information please contact:
Jay Wilkinson | Volunteer Coordinator
Email: jaywilkinson@ageukbristol.org.uk
Phone: 0117 440 4303
Please download an application from this Voscur ad or see our Volunteering Webpage by clicking here. Send completed applications to jaywilkinson@ageukbristol.org.uk