Carer's Respite Sitting Service
Hambleton Community Action's Carers’ Respite Sitting Scheme supports carers living in Northallerton, Bedale and surrounding villages, offering them the opportunity for a short break from their caring responsibilities.
Home visits are carried out by the scheme co-ordinator who will match the person being cared for with a volunteer.
Volunteers will usually visit between 2-3 hours per week at a flexible time convenient for the carer and volunteer.
If you would be willing to offer friendly company to a dependent, allowing the carer to have some time for themselves, we would love to hear from you.
Skills or experience required?:
An ability to communicate well, be compassionate, patient and a good listener. Above all, being a warm and friendly person.
You will require?: Criminal Record Check (DBS), Drivers licence, A car
Frequency of opportunity: Ongoing
Can this opportunity be home based?: No
What are the areas of interest?: Befriending & buddying, Caring, Other general & helping, Practical, Supporting group
Type(s) of cause supported: Carers, Older people
Where is the opportunity located?: Hambleton
Includes out of pocket expenses?: Yes
How many hours per week is this opportunity?: variable
You can volunteer for this opportunity at the following times:
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