Telephone Befriender

at Age UK Bury

Role Description

Telephone Befriending Volunteer making weekly phone calls to the isolated elderly residents in the Borough of Bury.
We call over 150 clients a week during Monday to Thursday, and you can either work from our office at Dumers Lane or from home.
Our client ages are from 50+

Type of Activity: Suitable for individuals to apply

Suitability: Suitable for 18 year olds and over

Time commitment

Office based - AM or PM / Working From Home - Hours to suit within our working week Monday - Thursday

Availability: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Ad-Hoc
Is this role available at multiple locations? Yes
Role Location: 245 Dumers Lane
Radcliffe
M26 2GN
Ward: Bury West (Radcliffe), Remote Volunteering

Benefit to the volunteer

To gain experience within a volunteering role. The satisfaction of knowing that you are bringing a smile to people who are lonely and isolated. To work with a dynamic and caring team.

You will receive

Induction and training, Regular support supervision, Volunteer Handbook, Travel expenses, Volunteer policy

Volunteers are asked to complete or provide: Application form, Reference(s), Informal discussion (may include an interview)
Activities: Befriending, Buddying and Mentoring
Skills: Managing People, Empathy
Good Listening Skills

 

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