Befriending
Longer term volunteering · 1 hrs/Week
From home
Older peopleWellbeing
Volunteering for HealthContact person
Charlene Duxbury
We Are Listening
#98015
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Summary
We Are Listening is looking for compassionate and dedicated volunteers to help us combat social isolation
Detailed description
How To Get Involved
Telephone Befriender – Provide regular friendly calls to those feeling isolated (1-2 hours per week).
Post-Box Befriender – Send regular letters or uplifting notes to individuals to boost their wellbeing and brighten their day (1-2 letters per month).
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs
About We Are Listening
We aim to provide support to the large and growing section of the UK elderly population who are living alone, isolated and feeling vulnerable.

