Volunteer ONBOARDING

Get on board in 5 Easy Steps.

THE VOLUNTEER PURPOSE; is to make contact with lonely and isolated individuals through regular telephone or face to face conversations, by way of home visits, meetings in the community or supporting to a friendship group.

THE VOLUNTEER OUTCOME; The results of befriending can be very significant. Befriending often provides people with a new direction in life, opens up a range of activities and leads to increased self-esteem and self confidence for both Befriender and Befriendee. Befriending can also reduce the burden on other services.

STEP 1 >> Download and complete BFriend Volunteer Application form

STEP 2 >> Complete DBS Check (Estimated 3-4 weeks to complete)

STEP 3 >> Complete Induction e-Learning Training

STEP 4 >> Receive your Volunteer Induction Pack

STEP 5 >> Get matched with client!

STEP 1 COMPLETE APPLICATION

Application Form

Please complete the ONLINE BFriend & Wellbeing Volunteer Application Form. On completion please hand back to one of the BFriending Co-Ordinator's to be processed.

Complete Application Online

STEP 2 DBS APPLICATION

Book Your DBS Appointment

On approval of your application, the next step will be to apply for your DBS check. This will comprise of a brief meeting at the Volunteer Centre, where you will be required to bring along some forms of Identification.

Click here to view further details on the ID documents required please visit the Gov.UK web-site here >> ID Guidelines

TO BOOK your DBS Check please contact:

Project Volunteer Support - Andrew Baird

andrew@blackpoolvolunteers.org.uk

STEP 3 INDUCTION TRAINING

Volunteer e-Learning Programme

We encourage all volunteers to start their learning journey by undertaking the National Volunteer Certificate which underpins the induction you will do as a volunteer.

The aim of the National Volunteer Certificate is to ensure that all volunteers in health and social care, have the same basic learning when you start in your role. Completion of induction training supports the process for ensuring that you are safe in the volunteering environment.

Access e-Learning Portal

STEP 4 YOUR INDUCTION PACK

Receive your Induction Pack

Receiving an induction pack marks the beginning of your volunteer befriending journey and plays a key role in helping you feel prepared and supported.

The pack contains all the essential information you need to get started, including details about your role, the aims of the befriending service, key policies such as safeguarding and confidentiality, and useful tips for building positive relationships. It also includes contact information for your support team, guidance on setting boundaries, and guidance on signposting for other services.

The induction pack is designed to give you the confidence to begin your volunteering with a clear understanding of what to expect, what is expected of you, and how to make the most of this rewarding experience.

STEP 5 CLIENT MATCHING

Meet your client!

On completion of the above steps, based on your interests and the support you are able to provide, we will then be ready to match you a client.

Full support will be given at every stage of the process and you will be accompanied by one of our team at any face-to-face introductions.

QUICK LINKS

BFRIEND GROUPS

Join us at one of our weekly Friendship groups - Meet new friends and have a chat over a brew. Join in and have fun with a full range of activities or simply come along to find out what further support is available.