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Female Volunteer to enjoy gentle walks with female stroke survivor

Enrych Berkshire

We are looking for a Female Volunteer to enjoy gentle walks with female stroke survivor in her mid fifties.  She would like to practice her walking to aid her mobility.  Her ideal is to walk slowly around part of Thatcham Lakes with her very well behaved dachshund.   She is a bright lady who has always been very sociable - adapting to her new life has been hard.

The lady lives in Newbury.

About Enrych Berkshire

Enrych Berkshire supports and encourages adults with a physical disability to become more active and independent. Aiming to enhance their quality of life, improve physical and mental health, reduce social isolation and to aid rehabilitation and integration into mainstream society.

Members are paired with a like minded volunteer on a one-to-one basis, enabling them to enjoy a leisure activity or learn a new skill. We put practical support in place for members to enjoy activities such as walks, swimming, playing games, going to the library or cinema, joining a club or learning a new skill.

What skills do I need?

A driver who is happy to have the members dachshund in their car.

When is this role available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Details

This is a flexible opportunity. To be able to go out for a walk with her little dog once a week would be fantastic

Where does this role take place?

Newbury
Thatcham

Register your interest
  • Ideal for people interested in
  • Disability
  • Ideal for people who like
  • Befriending or Buddying
  • Details
  • Accessibility
  • DBS check required
  • Equal opportunities policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
    Travel expenses to and from the members house can be claimed.
  • Ongoing support
  • Safeguarding policy
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description
  • Application Process
  • Application Form
  • Informal Discussion
  • References

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