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Kissing It Better Volunteer

Kissing It Better

Looking for a way to make a real difference? 

Volunteering with Kissing it Better is more than just giving your time – it’s about bringing joy, conversation, and connection to older people who may be feeling lonely or isolated. 

Here’s why it’s good for YOU too:

-Build confidence and communication skills

-Meet inspiring people of all ages

-Gain meaningful experience for your CV or university applications

-Be part of a supportive, friendly volunteer community

-Know you’ve made someone’s day a little brighter 

Whether it’s chatting on Zoom, helping in care homes, or getting creative with projects, there’s a place for you in our team.

-Sign up today and start your volunteering journey: https://kissingitbetter.co.uk/.../sign-up-for-kib.../ 

What skills do I need?

Whatever your talent, we need you to help make a difference. Can you sing? Create imaginative art projects? Give a relaxing hand massage? Or share stories in a way that makes older people feel special? Volunteering with KiB just might change your life.

About Kissing It Better

Kissing It Better (KiB) is working to end the isolation of old age by bringing generations together through a wide imaginative healthcare projects that can make an immediate and lasting difference in the lives of older people. Aims - To connect young people (age 4-25) and older people through our intergenerational healthcare projects - To help young and old feel valuable - To offer everyone the KiB experience through our training and teaching programmes - To enhance healthcare through our simple, imaginative ideas - To improve young people’s confidence, communication skills and self-esteem - To end the isolation and indignities of old age by helping the generations understand each other Benefits - Boosts students’ confidence and communication skills. - Kissing it Better (KiB) volunteers can instantly see the impact of their work, from the smiles on the faces of patients and care home residents. “The beauty of the Kissing It Better model is that everyone involved benefits – the patients and their carers, the staff, those giving their time, the provider as a whole and the community.” NHS England report. Kissing it Better on The One Show on BBC1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sTASZaeQTc

When do I need to be available?

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  • Ideal for people interested in
  • Health and Social Care
  • Older People
  • Ideal for people who like
  • Supporting Charities
  • Supporting People and Befriending
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  • Child Protection Policy (where relevant)
  • DBS check required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance

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