Telephone Befriender
Description
We offer a telephone befriending service to our visually impaired members. The aim of the service is to reduce the isolation that members may be experiencing and help them feel more connected. As a telephone befriender, you will be calling one of our Berkshire Vision members. The normal frequency is once per week but frequency may change over time. The aim of your phone call is to provide a friendly chat. It is not advice or counselling. You will ask the member about their week, and prompt conversation topics when necessary. Most calls last around 30 minutes.
The impact you'll have
Reduce isolation and make someone feel reconnected.
The skills you'll need
You will need to have the following skills in order to participate:
You will receive online training and a volunteer handbook. We are looking for people who are good listeners and genuinely interested in other people’s stories. A cheerful disposition is a plus.
When
Schedule
Flexible times
Commitment
Ongoing
You will need
Minimum age: 18
Berkshire Vision
Health, disability and social care
Provision of information, advice, guidance, support services, leisure, social and sports activities for visually impaired people in Berkshire