BID Services is a charity promoting choice and independence. Our befriending service supports Deaf people in Birmingham who may feel lonely or isolated and we’re looking for volunteer befrienders with BSL to join our team and help support the community. Are you a sign language user? Do you want to practice your BSL skills? Join our lovely team of befrienders!

Are you a sign language user? Do you want to practice your BSL skills? Join our lovely team of befrienders! BID Services is a charity promoting choice and independence. Our befriending service supports Deaf people in Birmingham who may feel lonely or isolated and we’re looking for volunteer befrienders with BSL to join our team and help support the community.

What would I be doing?

• You will be matched a Deaf individual in the community who is feeling isolated
• Providing company, chat over tea/coffee
• Sharing hobbies
• Potentially supporting the individual to join one of our community groups

What do I need?

• British Sign Language ability – From beginners wanting to practice skills to native speakers. We will be sure to match you with a suitable individual
• Great communication skills
• Great people skills

What support and training will I receive?

• We will provide a local induction and initial training before you begin your volunteer role. During your induction you will be provided information about our organisation and given access to our policies and procedures. Our volunteer handbook is available with all the information relevant to volunteering within our organisation.
• We provide regular support for all volunteers including having a nominated staff member. The nominated staff member will supervise your volunteering and regularly have catch ups with you about your volunteering. You will also receive ongoing training and development whilst volunteering with us.

Expenses

• We aim to reimburse volunteer expenses, including travel expenses whilst volunteering with us.

We also have befriending volunteer opportunities available within the Hard of Hearing community – please get in touch if interested.

For more details please contact: [email protected] 

Or find an application form here: https://bid.org.uk/vacancy/volunteer-befriender-birmingham/