Opportunity
Telephone Befrienders – all areas Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin
Age UK Shropshire has a team of volunteers who provide a regular friendly telephone call to older people who would appreciate a friendly chat and enjoy conversation and sharing experiences.
We are looking for more Telephone Befrienders across all areas of Shropshire who are happy to make a regular phone call from home and ideally have access to free calls or minutes from a landline or mobile.
Telephone Befrienders must be able to offer regular contact, be able to speak clearly and communicate well, provide a confidential listening ear, provide information about other Age UK services and let us know of any other assistance the older person may require. A completed application form, two references and proof of ID are required for this role. A DBS check is not required.
What skills do I need?
A friendly disposition, reliable, kind, empathetic, honest and trustworthy.
Posted for
Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin
Interests
- Elderly People
- Health and Social Care
- Mental Health
- No specific interest
- Older People
- Well-being
Activities
- Befriending/Support
- Elderly People
Details
- Certificate of public and employers liability that covers young people in all their activities with you
- Child protection policy
- Complaints Policy and procedures
- Confidentiality Policy
- DBS Policy for staff and volunteers
- Diversity Policy
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Ex-offenders Policy
- Expenses Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Safeguarding
- Volunteer Task/Role description
- Volunteering Policy & Agreements
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 23/04/2024
End Date: 31/12/2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
Availability to suit the volunteer.
Location
This opportunity is available Countywide.
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