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Farnham ASSIST
Mission Statement
Our mission is to support older people living in Farnham to prevent loneliness and isolation. We are here to listen when people wish to talk and them to our events.
Volunteer Roles
Car Driver
As part of our Volunteer Team you will receive regular updates and training, opportunities to attend our events and be rewarded with the appreciation of our clients for whom this may be an essential lifeline. As part of a team of drivers, you will provide transport for older attending regular and one off events run by Farnham Assist. All help gratefully received whether once a month or once a year. All our clients live within 3 miles of Farnham Town Centre. Expenses will be offered for mileage.
Key skills & attributes: You should be a car driver holding full UK licence, with own car insurance cover. Safeguarding training will be organised together with a DBS check.
For further information please follow the 'Fill in an application' link.
Car Driver - Lunch Car Driver
As part of our Volunteer Team you will receive regular updates and training, opportunities to attend our events and be rewarded with the appreciation of our clients for whom this may be an essential lifeline. As part of a team of drivers, you will provide transport for older attending our monthly Community Lunches either at Hale or Farnham Town Centre. All help gratefully received whether once a month or once a year. All our clients live within 3 miles of Farnham Town Centre. Expenses will be offered for mileage.
Key skills & attributes: You should be a car driver holding full UK licence, with own car insurance cover. Safeguarding training will be organised together with a DBS check.
For further information please follow the 'Fill in an application' link.
Cook / Food Preparation Assistant
As part of our Volunteer Team you will receive regular updates and training, opportunities to attend our events and be rewarded with the appreciation of our clients for whom this may be an essential lifeline.
For monthly weekend lunches for older people: the Cook agrees the menu with the Lunch Coordinator, oversees the cooking and serving of the food and clears up the cooking area. The Food Preparation Assistants help the cook prepare the vegetables etc, serve the lunch and clear the cooking area.
Experience and enjoyment of cooking (particularly for the role of Cook), enjoys working as part of a team, enjoys company. Cooks must hold a food hygiene certificate (training for this will be provided by Farnham ASSIST, if necessary).
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO COMMIT TO ONCE A MONTH. YOU WILL BE ON A ROTA WITH OTHER COOKS
For further information please follow the 'Fill in an application' link.
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Dining Room Assistant 14+
As part of our Volunteer Team you will receive regular updates and training, opportunities to attend our events and be rewarded with the appreciation of our clients for whom this may be an essential lifeline. All help gratefully received whether once a month or once a year.
Volunteers are needed to help at our monthly weekend lunches for older people.
You will assist with carrying the meals to the tables, clearing the tables, help with the washing up, and help clear up the dining room and the kitchen.
You should be able to work well in a team.
Applications from students (aged 14 and over) undertaking their Duke of Edinburgh Award would be welcome to apply.
For further information please follow the 'Fill in an application' link.
One-to-One Befriender
As part of our Volunteer Team you will receive regular updates and training, opportunities to attend our events and be rewarded with the appreciation of our clients for whom this may be an essential lifeline. All our clients live within 3 miles of Farnham Town Centre. Expenses will be offered for mileage.
Safeguarding training will be organised together with a DBS check.
For further information please follow the 'Fill in an application' link.
Visit a housebound elderly person at home regularly for a chat and a cup of tea.
You will have a caring nature, be a good listener, enjoy chatting to people and are able to give time on a weekly basis.
For further information please follow the 'Fill in an application' link