Befriending

Befriending

Longer term volunteering · 1 hrs/Week
From home
Older peopleWellbeing
Volunteering for Health

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Charlene Duxbury

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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

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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.