Companion Line Telephone Befriender

Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire (Bromsgrove and Redditch area)

Description of the role

The role of Companion Line Volunteer is to provide a weekly telephone call to an older person who is feeling lonely or isolated. The telephone call is for a friendly chat, as well as to give information and support to enable the older person to make more connections in their local area.

We are looking for a volunteer who is:

  • A good listener
  • Patient
  • Friendly
  • Sensitive
  • Reliable

Practical Considerations

Any practical considerations to be discussed with the organisation.

Any specific requirements

  • References required
  • Criminal record check required

Where is the opportunity based?

This opportunity is based at home.

When is the opportunity available?

To be discussed with the organisation.

About the organisation

We’re a local charity supporting older people, their families and carers.
Our aim is to make Herefordshire & Worcestershire a great place to grow older! We give advice, provide support at home, promote health & wellbeing and provide training.