Support at Home Volunteer (Southern Trust, Northern Ireland)

For people recovering from illness, or who are facing a recent diagnosis, being able to stay in their own home can make all the difference.

Our Support at Home Volunteers help with shopping, getting to appointments or checking in with a phone call. Spread the power of kindness with us and help make a difficult and distressing time a little bit easier.

This role operates across the Southern Trust (BT63 5QQ) covering Armagh, Augher/Clogher, Banbridge, Craigavon area, Dungannon, Fivemiletown and Newry.

We would like you to:-

• Live and be able to travel within 1/2 hour of at least one of the areas covered by the Southern Trust
• Commit to a minimum of 2 hours per week, Monday - Friday between 9am - 5pm
• Have held a driving licence for at least 2 years which allows you to drive in the UK and have access to a vehicle
• Available to undertake approximately 11 hours of required e-learning modules and Zoom training sessions in the first few months of volunteering plus other plus further developmental service specific training as required.
• Good access to IT equipment, to be able to use IT to complete the online and zoom onboarding training
• Due to the nature of this role, applicants must undergo an Enhanced Access NI check

Health & Safety Statement

We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment. We will also have a conversation with you to discuss any restrictions that may still be in place in your region and identify any adjustments you may need. If you have any questions before applying, please contact us at volunteerrecruitment@redcross.org.uk

Diversity

Diversity is something we celebrate. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross and feel that you belong. We want to create an inclusive environment, and promote and spread the power of kindness. As part of creating an inclusive space we have an expenses policy that prioritises volunteers not being out of pocket for expenses linked to your role. If up front costs are difficult, you can speak to your volunteering manager about this to find alternatives. We welcome refugees, asylum seekers and others currently in the UK to volunteer with us. We want volunteering to be accessible to everyone.