Befriending Volunteer (Birmingham)

We’re looking for Volunteer Befrienders to provide support to our children, young people and families at our Birmingham Hospice

At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families.  We have three hospices in the West Midlands, which provide a happy homely environment where children can experience all kinds of great activities, meet new friends or relax and enjoy some quiet time.

Our Hospice Volunteer Befrienders engage with children, young people and families during their stay in the hospice.  Befrienders get involved in play and activities in the hospice, allowing children and young people to access and enjoy the play facilities.   

This is a particularly sensitive role, so to be a Volunteer Befriender you’ll:

• Have an understanding and awareness of the care that we provide
• Have some experience of caring for others or have natural empathy
• Have good communication skills – able to listen to and understand
• Be sensitive to the needs of our children, young people, and families

What we offer:

• Achieve a sense of wellbeing that you are helping your local community
• To connect with like-minded people and make new friends
• To enhance your CV by learning new skills and gain valuable experience
• We’ll give you a reference for future work or volunteering
• You’ll get Invites to social events and participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and awards
• You’ll receive free mandatory and role specific training

Full training will be provided

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references.

Help us to save the Children's Hospice Grant: Click here to find out more