Build a Friendship via a video call with IHC Online Friendship

**Volunteer Wanted: Build a friendship via a video call!** Friendly, reliable and mature volunteer to provide one to one online friendship through a weekly call or video chat. The ideal volunteer enjoys chatting about shared interests such as film, music, arts and crafts, and creative projects, and is open to exploring new skills together online, including light exercising, digital skills, or casual online games. This role suits someone who values connection, positive conversation, and supporting another person to engage in enjoyable, low pressure activities. Volunteers should be patient and comfortable building rapport through regular online contact while helping create a relaxed, meaningful friendship experience.

**Make a difference in your community - volunteer with IHC!** Play a big part the life of a person with an intellectual disability and the work IHC does by joining one of our Volunteer Friendship or Skill-based Learning or Group Volunteering Programmes.

**Type of volunteer role: Online Friendship About the programme:** • Volunteers must be aged 18 years or over • Volunteers should live in close proximity to the person they will be supporting • Full training and ongoing support is provided by IHC • Police vetting and reference checks are required before volunteering • Volunteer matches are carefully made based on shared interests, location and availability.

**Why volunteer?** • Volunteering with IHC is a chance to: Build meaningful connections • Support inclusion and independence • Share your interests and skills • Make a positive difference in someone’s life and in your community