If you have a kind heart and a listening ear, this task is for you.
Join Richmond Foundationโs effort in offering client support and befriending.
You will provide companionship and social support to those who need it most.
Whether chatting over a coffee or lending an ear, your time makes a difference.
This task is ideal for those who are empathetic and emotionally present.
It happens on-site, in a welcoming and respectful environment.
You donโt need experienceโjust patience, care, and emotional sensitivity.
Youโll be part of a meaningful effort that truly changes lives, one chat at a time.
Training will be provided by the organisation and a 3 month commitment is required. This one to one befriending service can be carried out in different locations around Malta. Befriending includes also simple self-care tasks, like for example accopanying clients to a hairderesser.
| Location | Qormi |
|---|---|
| Region | Central |
| Task Time | A few hours a month |
| Commitment | At least 3 months |
| Open For | Individuals |
| Skills | Active listening โ Truly hearing and understanding othersโ feelings Empathetic communication โ Responding with care and compassion Emotional intelligence โ Sensing and handling emotional needs well Basic conversational skills โ Keeping a gentle, supportive flow Non-judgmental approach โ Accepting people as they are Respect for confidentiality โ Trust and privacy are essential |
| Traits | Compassionate โ You care deeply about others well-being Patient โ Comfortable with silence and slow progress Reliable โ Consistent presence is crucial for trust Kind and warm โ Makes others feel comfortable and safe Supportive and uplifting โ Encouraging, without being forceful Discreet โ Respects boundaries and private matters |
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