Support a stroke patient to regain skills and get out more
Befriending / Visiting volunteer needed for ENRYCH Berkshire
Our volunteers support and enable people with a physical disability to take up, or return to, a hobby, interest, sporting activity or learning opportunity which they cannot do without some help or support. This support is mainly about giving confidence, understanding and emotional support to bring colour to our members’ lives.
Helping to re-learn the basics of writing and reading
One of our members, ex-army man, has suffered two strokes and now wants to learn how to read and write again. As he can no longer use his right hand he has to start again with his left. He has a great interest in and knowledge of toy soldiers which he used to paint. He has a mobility scooter and he would love to find someone who would be company for him and take him out of his home and enjoy the good weather.
Location description
Tilehurst area
Wheelchair accessible?
Yes
Car parking for the volunteer?
Yes
Secure bicycle parking?
Not specified
Near public transport?
Not specified
How much time?
A few hours a week
What times and days of the week?
Tue AMTue PMWed AMWed PMFri AMFri PM Availability required
Any of these times
Task type?
Befriending / Visiting
Will suit someone like this:
Happy to work soloInventiveSociablePatientCreativeCommunicatorEmotionally robust
Post suitable for supported volunteering?
No
Training description
as appropriate
Description of support
the volunteer co-ordinator supports all volunteers and members
Description of expenses
travel costs
Will I need my own transportation?
No
Will the volunteer be CRB or DBS checked?
Yes
Are references required?
Yes
Will there be an interview?
Yes
Are they properly insured?
Yes
Do they need a specific gender?
No
How many volunteers needed?
1
