Our Benefits Support Volunteers provide one-to-one assistance to people living with dementia and their carers, helping them complete applications for Attendance Allowance, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Blue Badges and Council Tax discounts. We are looking for patient, empathetic and trustworthy individuals with good listening and communication skills, attention to detail, and confidence working with forms and confidential information. Volunteers will help people access the financial support they are entitled to, making a real difference to their independence, wellbeing and quality of life.
Skills
good listening and communication skills, attention to detail, and confidence working with forms and confidential information.
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
- DBS check needed
The charity will organise and pay for the DBS - Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
Pre-agreed expenses - Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Recruitment Process
Informal chat followed by a taster session - Suitable for under 16s
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
Onsite training - Volunteer induction
Online induction - dementia awareness, safeguarding adults, health & safety - Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 11/08/2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
Every Monday afternoon 1.30pm-3.30pm (excluding bank holidays)
Location
St Michaels Church
Church Square
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 7QW
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