Revive Community Development origins  stemmed  from  the  health  and  social care  sector  therefore  it is important  it remains an integral part of our activities.

 

Evidence indicates that the single most important cause of skills deficiencies within health and social is a lack of experience among newly recruited staff. The skills gap is likely to worsen in future as more experience staff retire.    Our social care volunteering programme encourages people to view health and social as a valued and rewarding career choice and gives people opportunities to gain relevant work experience and possible employment

 

Many  older  people  experience loneliness  and  isolation  within  our  local  communities  and may  not  be  accessing  appropriate  services  or  engaging  in  activities  that  may  to  help improve their health and wellbeing.

 

We want  to  respond  to  specific  needs  effecting  older  people  within  Wolverhampton that promote social inclusion, independence and dignity. With this is mind Revive Community Development volunteers known as “health champions” who befriend and promote health improvement amongst older people

 

Where will I be placed?

 

•   Residential Care Settings

•   Day Centres

•   Supported/sheltered housing schemes

•   In the community in people’s homes

 

What will I be doing?

 

Providing  companionship  to  older  people  in  a  befriending  role.    Giving beneficiaries  an  opportunity  to  reminisce  about  the  past,  engage  in conversation, help with reading etc.  Visiting people in their own homes will also give carers a break from their caring responsibilities.

 

• Supporting  older  people  to  engage  in  activities  within  residential/housing/day centre settings.

• Supporting older people at meal times in residential/day centre settings.

• Facilitating activities in residential and housing scheme settings.

• Promoting health improvement within the scope of their role.

 

Our  volunteering  programme  gives  participants  an  opportunity  to  gain  valuable experience and regard health and social care as a skilled rewarding career choice.

How much time do a need to commit?

 

We expect our volunteers to commit to a minimum of 2 hours per week.

There will also be opportunities to access other free accredited training dependent on availability.

Will I get my expenses paid?

 

You will receive your travel expenses. In some cases you will be able to claim a set amount for lunch dependant on whether you are volunteering all day.

How do I apply to become a volunteer?

 

Please contact us for an application form. All volunteers will need to provide two references and be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Please contact us on the form below or call on 07913507439 if you are interested in volunteering or would like more information.