Befriender

Ongoing

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Description

Help brighten someone’s week by becoming a Volunteer Befriender.

You’ll visit an older person in their own home for a regular cuppa, chat and companionship.

What you’ll do:

Make weekly visits to an older person
Enjoy friendly conversation and shared activities
Go for a walk or visit a local café together
Help reduce loneliness and build a supportive relationship

Time commitment:

Around 1–2 hours per week

The impact you'll have

Your time and friendship can make a real difference – helping someone feel connected, valued and less isolated.

The skills you'll need

You will need to have the following skills in order to participate:

Reliable and trustworthy
Good communicator and listener
Kind, patient and empathetic
Able to work independently

Directions - public transport

In locations to suit within Bexley and Dartford boroughs

Directions - car

In locations to suit within Bexley and Dartford boroughs.

Volunteering is currently open to people in England, Scotland and Wales. We're working to expand to other regions and will update GoVo when this changes.

When

Commitment

Ongoing

Available Slots

You will need

Criminal record check required

Minimum age: 18

EVERGREEN CARE UK

Community and neighbourhood

Caring for the elderly and vulnerable of the London Borough of Bexley and surrounding areas

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