OUR VOLUNTEERS

What does a BJSS volunteer do?

Any number of things. We always welcome volunteers who want to help others in the wider community.

There are a large variety of calls upon BJSS and our volunteers. You could:

• Telephone a client for a chat, either as a one-off or regularly. They may be lonely or perhaps recovering from an illness

• Help a client with shopping or other essential errands

• Accompany a client when they do their shopping, take them out for afternoon tea, attend a hospital appointment etc.

• Visit clients in their own homes, hospital or long stay residential / nursing care settings

• Provide transport to appointments

• Assist a client with their application for benefits, e.g. Blue Badge, Attendance Allowance etc.

• Organise personal services - home care, hairdresser, chiropody, etc.

• Help with basic IT skills - online shopping and Skype etc. to keep in touch with family and friends.

 

There are also opportunities to work with more experienced volunteers to become involved with tasks such as:

 

• Assisting a client to sort out their housing needs, social care needs, or communicate with the local Social Services

• Liaising with health care services

• Should their situation warrant it, assisting a client apply for grants towards, for example, travel or housing requirements.

In all cases, guidance and support are always available. Also, of course, reimbursement is offered for any out of pocket expenses.

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JULY 2021 ONWARDS: We are continuing to be mindful of the requirements of COVID-19 and guidance on social interaction. As a result, although we may recommence some in-person support, taking into account the risk considerations for our Clients and Volunteers, for the time being telephone and online contact will continue where necessary and appropriate.

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VOLUNTEERING

How do I become a volunteer?

Contact BJSS via email on info@bjss.org.uk, complete the enquiry form on our website at www.bjss.org.uk or telephone us on 01202 298817. We will have a chat with you to explain in more detail what BJSS’ role is in the community and find out what sort of tasks you would like to take on.  We will also guide you through the straightforward application, interview and reference-checking process. Whatever help you think you can offer and whatever the time commitment you are willing to give is always welcome.

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