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 a 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 that can be fitted around anyone who is working full time or part time.
Training and support are 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.
What volunteers need: Disclosure and Barring Service.
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.
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