We will provide you with all the necessary training so you can rest assured that you will have all the skills you need. As a Connections Volunteer, you will have the support of a dedicated as your point of contact.

An RAF or forces background is not essential, and we welcome applications from all areas of the community.

As part of the RAF Association, our Connections Volunteers offer the vital connection and support our beneficiaries need. In this role, you will make a real difference by helping support a lonely individual via regular telephone calls.

Key Skills description

• Patience and Empathy
• Friendly nature/rapport
• Good listener
• Ability to maintain boundaries
• Reliability

What’s in it for you

The opportunity to help members of the RAF community to feel less isolated and lonely and the sense of achievement having done this. It can help enhance your communication and listening skills, be very rewarding and you will gain a new meaningful relationship. Our training course is also accredited and you will recieve a certificate of achievement.

Requirements

• To be over 18 years old
• A short completed application form
• Proof of ID
• References
• Informal interview
• On-line training course