Do you enjoy a cup of tea and a chat? Looking at old photographs, playing board games, doing jigsaw puzzles? Going for a walk or visiting a garden centre? Do you have a few hours to spare each week? We have over 100 respite and befriending volunteers, they enable Carers to take some time out from their caring role on a regular basis by spending time with the person they look after. We try to make sure that we match each volunteer with someone that shares similar interests, giving the relationship the best opportunity to be beneficial and long lasting. Our volunteers need to be: Patient and understanding Good at communicating and listening Able to treat people with respect Confident in a crisis Understanding of what it means to look after someone Able to attend induction and training sessions ADZN1_UKTJ