Telephone Befriender (Welwyn Garden City)
Long term role · 1 hrs/Week
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Social contactBefriending
HealthOlder peopleWellbeing
Age UK Hertfordshire
#79704
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Summary
Are you a good listener?Do you enjoy making someone's day?
Can you spare an hour a week to change an older person's life by telephoning them?
Detailed description
We are looking to speak to any individuals who can spare an hour a week to phone 2 or 3 older people in the Welwyn Garden City area.
As Telephone Befriender you can enjoy a regular friendly chat on the phone with older people each week.
You will be matched with an older person, providing friendship and sharing news, views and interests.
This is a very rewarding role which can be fitted around anyone who is working full time or part time.
Training & support is provided to all our volunteers.
All volunteers must be over the age of 18 and are recruited subject to references and a clear enhanced DBS. Training will be provided
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🤝 Extra supportAbout Age UK Hertfordshire
Age UK Hertfordshire is one of the largest charities providing services to older people in Hertfordshire and has a high level of recognition among the statutory authorities, voluntary sector and the public. Age UK Hertfordshire is a brand partner of Age UK, able to use the Age UK brand in return for working to agreed quality standards.