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Leonard Cheshire
based at Cossham Gardens is looking for more befrienders for its disabled residents. The role might include a variety of activities including reading to a resident or assisting in the use of a computer, giving hand massages etc

The Princess Royal Trust for Carers
is looking for reliable volunteers who are available to provide unpaid family carers with regular breaks – typically 2 hours per week. A much valued and rewarding role, full training provided.

South Gloucestershire Primary Care Trust
is looking for volunteer Travel Buddies for its scheme which supports adults with learning difficulties to use public transport independently.

The Volunteer Centres in South Gloucestershire
are recruiting volunteers for their new Best Buddies scheme. Volunteers are needed to support adults with learning difficulties who want to volunteer or take part in a community activity. Apply now as training is due to take place in November!

Leukaemia Care: CARE Visitor

CARE Volunteers provide emotional support to those affected by Leukaemia, particularly those who have contacted the helpline. You will be a listening ear, someone they can open up to: some of the support will be given by telephone, sometimes face to face. CARE visitors also raise awareness of the work of the organisation and provide information to patients, carers and medical professionals.

Bristol United Healthcare Trust and North Bristol NHS

There are a number of volunteering opportunities available in hospitals from ward visiting to assisting therapists, WRVS shop (Bristol) and providing information to visitors. Please state which hospital is of interest to you.

Emmaus, Bristol: Overnight Support Volunteer

Emmaus is a home for 15 homeless people (companions) who are provided with a home, work and support. Overnight volunteers sleep at the home and provide assistance as needed.

Samaritans, Bristol: Listening Volunteer

Volunteers staff the telephone lines on a rota basis and must be able to do overnight shifts. You would provide a listening ear and also respond to callers at the Bristol office and provide email support. Full training.

Julian Trust, Bristol: Night Shelter Volunteers

This night shelter for homeless people is open five nights a week throughout the year and always welcomes new volunteers to help with various duties

Survive, Womens’ Aid

needs more volunteers to carry out direct work with women fleeing domestic violence in South Gloucestershire. This is a supporting, befriending role working on a one to one basis

Befriender – Age Concern South Glos

Volunteers visit an elderly, isolated person in their home providing companionship. Volunteers may sometimes be asked to take the person out shopping or to an appointment

Befriender – Alzheimer`s Society – South Glos

Volunteers befriend a Carer and may stay with the carer for person whilst the Carer has a break

Ward Visitor – various hospitals

Volunteers are required in Frenchay, Blackberry Hill, Southmead and BRI to visit patients who might not otherwise have visitors. They may also visit the hospital shop for patients etc.

Elizabeth Finn Trust Authorised Visitor – South Glos

The Trust provides mostly financial support for professional people such as teachers, nurses, social workers etc who are struggling for various reasons. Volunteers visit applicants to establish a friendly relationship with the Trust and determine the help needed.

Male Befriender – Alzheimer’s Society, Kingswood

Volunteers needed to befriend male clients at the Limes Day Centre. The service users are younger males between 45 –70. Involves talking, taking part in activities etc. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Womankind – South Gloucestershire

Female volunteers are currently being recruited for the Spring/Summer training programme. Volunteers befriend a woman who is experiencing mental health problems. Befrienders meet Service Users in a mutually agreed place in the local community and chat or take part in activities together.

Befriender, Survive: Women’s Aid – South Glos & Bristol

Female volunteers provide support and friendship to women fleeing domestic violence

Befriender, Independent Age – South Glos & Bristol

Volunteers visit and befriend isolated older people in their homes

Befriender, Leonard Cheshire: Cossham

Volunteers visit and befriend a resident in the Leonard Cheshire Home at Cossham. Care is take to match volunteers and residents interests and skills.

The Meeting Place:

volunteers are being recruited throughout South Glos to provide listening and support for adults with learning disabilities.