Telephone Befriender
Age UK Bedfordshire
Volunteers will develop through planned, regular telephone conversations a small number of positive and valued relationships with isolated older people who have been identified by Age UK Bedfordshire
Volunteers will develop through planned, regular telephone conversations a small number of positive and valued relationships with isolated older people who have been identified by Age UK Bedfordshire, with the final aim of reducing social isolation of those older people.
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring
Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Conservation, Reading & Writing
Good oral communication skills, your spoken English needs to be clear over the phone, non-judgemental, understanding of confidentiality, older peoples issues, legible writing and notemaking skills.
Knowing you make a difference in alleviating loneliness.
We are looking for volunteers who are able to provide a minimum of one, two to three hour session per week, Monday, Tuesday or Thursday between 10am and 4pm.
MK40 2QH
Age UK Bedfordshire, 78-82 Bromham Road, Bedford, MK40 2QH
On the corner of Bromham Rd - opposite Volunteer Centre 2 min walk from Bus station and 10 min walk from Bedford train station
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