Through a 1:1 match, you can help combine friendship with practical support to reduce loneliness and isolation and promote independence and recovery.

Support an individual to gain new skills and interests so they can move on and become more independent.

For this role you will need to:

Have an interest in and awareness of mental health
Have strong listening and communication skills
Be reliable, trustworthy, and honest
Have a caring and non-judgemental approach
Be flexible
Have a good understanding or willing to learn about some of the issues affecting the person you are matched with
Provide acceptable references
12-month commitment

We can offer you
· Full and ongoing training
· Flexible days and hours
· Ongoing support, reviews, and supervision
· Networking and social events

Benefits of Volunteering with Jewish Care:

Without our volunteers, we simply couldn’t function. We absolutely depend on you. Whatever your age, disability, whether you are working, unemployed or retired, there are opportunities to help at Jewish Care.

As well as helping others, you get the chance to develop skills, build confidence and make new friends.
Enhance the lives of older people, making a real difference to the Jewish Community we support.
Be part of a great team and make new friends.
Build your confidence and develop transferable skills.
Access to a comprehensive training programme designed for the social care environment.
Gain valuable experience and enhance your CV

Why get involved with Jewish Care?
The work of Jewish Care and the services we provide to our community are vital. We touch the lives of 10,000 people each week, with everything we do being underpinned by our Jewish values and ethics. We provide services to:
Older people
People with Mental Health needs
Holocaust Survivors
People who are living with Dementia
People with physical and sensory disabilities
People who care for others

We can only do this thanks to our amazing professional staff of 1,400 and the 3,000 dedicated volunteers who help make our work possible.