Telephone Befriender

Remote

Ongoing

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Description

Help reduce loneliness by becoming a Telephone Befriender.

You’ll make a weekly phone call to an older person, offering friendly conversation and companionship.

What you’ll do:

Make regular weekly calls to an older person
Provide a listening ear and friendly chat
Help build confidence and reduce isolation

Time commitment:

Around 30–60 minutes per week

The impact you'll have

Your weekly call can make a real difference – helping someone feel connected, valued and less alone.

The skills you'll need

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

Reliable and trustworthy
Good communicator and listener
Empathy and patience
Able to work independently

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

Schedule

Flexible times

Commitment

Ongoing

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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