The Silas Mkoba Foundation provides support to individuals facing ill-health, bereavement, and financial challenges, shares information to empower communities, collaborates with partners to alleviate ...
Home Visits, buddy calls and Community Support Volunteers Needed
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Volunteering • Organisation role
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Sifiso Mkoba
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Support vulnerable and isolated community members through friendly home visits, buddy calls, compassionate wellbeing check-ins and group allotment support.
The is looking for caring and compassionate volunteers to join our growing community support team.
We are seeking volunteers to support:
- 15-minute wellbeing visits
- Social and compassionate home visits
- Friendly buddy calls and telephone check-ins
- Gardening and allotment support
- Emotional support for isolated individuals
- Support for widows, single mothers, vulnerable families, and community members experiencing loneliness or hardship
Our volunteers help bring encouragement, kindness, companionship, and practical support to those who may feel isolated or overwhelmed.
Volunteer roles may include:
- Short home visits for conversation and companionship
- Regular wellbeing check-ins by phone
- Gardening and outdoor community activities
- Community outreach and support events
- Helping individuals feel connected and valued
No experience is required. We welcome anyone with a compassionate heart, good listening skills, and a desire to make a positive difference in the community.
We understand that availability varies, and flexible volunteering opportunities are available.
Together, we can help reduce loneliness, build stronger community connections, and bring hope to those who need support.
All volunteers will receive a short induction and basic training relevant to the support activities they will be involved in, including wellbeing support, buddy calls, compassionate visits, safeguarding awareness, and community engagement.
Please note that volunteers involved in home visits, wellbeing support, or direct community support roles will be required to undergo a DBS check as part of our commitment to safeguarding and protecting vulnerable individuals within the community.
We aim to provide a supportive, safe, and welcoming environment for all volunteers and community members.
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About Silas Mkoba Foundation
The Silas Mkoba Foundation provides support to individuals facing ill-health, bereavement, and financial challenges, shares information to empower communities, collaborates with partners to alleviate poverty, and promotes education through grants for tuition and essential resources.