Call Companions Befriender
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Woking website to express your interest.
Are you friendly, warm and enjoy talking to people? Would you like a flexible volunteering opportunity that is only 30 minutes a week and to make a huge difference for an older person? As a call companion there will be a phone calls to the same older person you are matched with, who is experiencing loneliness and isolation. These friendly chats are great to get to know someone and also lifeline of friendship for older people as a vital link with the outside world from which they’ve become isolated. This is a flexible, homebased volunteering role that can easily be fitted in around your own lifestyle and availability. Please note that you must be at least 18 years old to become a Re-engage volunteer.
What skills do I need?
A friendly nature Good listening skills Good conversation skills Patience and understanding
This is a flexible, homebased voluntary role that can easily be fitted in around your own lifestyle and availability.
Please note that you must be at least 18 years old to become a Re-engage volunteer.
Location
This opportunity has no specific location e.g. can be carried out anywhere.
Details
- Data Protection policy
- DBS check required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
When: 02/09/2025 - 02/09/2026
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Days and times to match your availability.
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Woking website to express your interest.
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