Manor Garden Befriending and Respite Scheme
The Manor Gardens Befriending and Respite Scheme aims to give social support to older people with mental health issues, mainly dementia and to allow their carer some respite. It is vital for a carer to have a break as they often suffer with depression themselves, so a short break once a week is a real help.
Main Activity
Volunteer befrienders provide support & companionship through visiting someone in their home for a few hours a week. Activities can include chatting over a cup of tea, playing games, trips out eg to shops, pub, park. Whilst providing this support you are also enabling their carer some much needed time off.
Description
Friendly, reliable & trustworthy volunteers are needed to befriend and support older people with mental health problems in Islington. This rewarding work can involve visiting someone in their home for a few hours a week to offer support and companionship eg sitting & chatting over a cup of tea, playing games. Volunteers are also needed to accompany clients out in the local area eg. To shops, park or café, which could involve pushing a wheelchair. Volunteers are matched to clients depending on the needs, interest & wishes of both parties. Volunteers are offered ongoing support, supervision and training opportunities
Sectors: befriending, elderly, mental health
