Telephone Befriending
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Are you a friendly, caring person who would like to make a difference to a lonely or isolated older person living in Northamptonshire by making a regular weekly telephone call for a friendly chat and to provide a listening ear? As a telephone befriender you can make a huge, positive difference.
What skills do I need?
Volunteers must be aware of the limitations some people endure so the need to be able to listen without judgment - essential. Essential - access to a Smartphone or Computer. Volunteers must be able to attend training and understand the importance of providing feedback following each telephone call via an App, which reports back to the Volunteers Co-ordinator, Age UK Northamptonshire. Volunteers must commit to contacting at least three clients on a weekly basis.
Location
This opportunity can be carried out whilst working from home.
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
- DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
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Dedicated, caring and patient Volunteers required. Following Induction and DBS check, Volunteers are required to call at least three client\'s each week between the hours of 9.30am to 4pm, Monday to Thursday, 9.30am to 3pm on Fridays.
You will be redirected to the Community Action Northants website to express your interest.
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