Telephone Befriender
Organisation role · 1–2 hrs/Week · Starting from 17 Sept 2024
Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
BefriendingSupport workSocial contact
People with disabilitiesOlder peopleWellbeing
Contact person
Kim GrayAsk Kim a question
BucksVision
#85600
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Summary
Brighten someone's day from home! Offer friendly conversation and companionship to blind and partially sighted individuals as a Telephone Befriender.Detailed description
Telephone Befriender – Bring Comfort and Companionship from the Comfort of Your Home
Are you a good listener with a caring, friendly nature? Use your warmth and patience to make a real difference in someone's life without leaving your home. As a Telephone Befriender, you'll offer companionship and help alleviate the loneliness that blind and partially sighted people can often experience. This is a rewarding way to connect with others and brighten their day!
What you'll be doing:
- Making regular phone calls from your own home.
- Providing friendly conversation and companionship to someone in need.
Skills and experience needed:
- Caring, friendly, and understanding nature.
- A good listener who enjoys chatting with people.
- Reliable and consistent, with good timekeeping.
What you'll gain from this role:
- Make a meaningful difference in someone’s life.
- Build new friendships and connect with a variety of people.
- Experience working with people with sight loss.
- The opportunity to give back, all from the comfort of your home.
Support you’ll receive:
- Full induction and training, including sight loss awareness.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Reimbursement for expenses.
- Ongoing support from your Volunteer Manager
Criminal Record Check Information:
This role does not require a Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS).