Home visitor (Southport)

Can you spare a few hours a week to brighten someone’s day?

Our 90 y/o army veteran is looking for a volunteer to visit him at home, providing him some good company and conversation, and giving his wife a bit of respite. This member's hobbies and interests include gardening, listening to the radio, and going on holidays to North Wales. Due to his sight loss and mobility he rarely leaves the house, so your visits would be invaluable to boost his mood and keep his mind active.

We are committed to supporting our blind veterans no matter where they are. Our community home visitors provide crucial social interaction for our veterans who can’t reach our centres, and can often feel isolated or lonely. By popping by once a week or fortnight to see a veteran in their area, home visitors are a friendly face that can make all the difference to our veterans. A visit could be a simple chat and a cup of tea, helping out with odd jobs around the home that can otherwise be a struggle for our veterans to complete or getting out and about in the local area. You will never be asked to do any personal care.

Although you will be working in the community independently, your manager is only a phone call away and there is a network of other volunteers for you to link in with too. Volunteers must be over the age of 18 years and understand the importance of confidentiality and relationship boundaries. The role can be flexible around your other commitments, but we ask that you are reliable and punctual for our veterans. You will be fully trained and supported so you feel comfortable and confident in your volunteering.