Connection Support
General volunteering Open ended

Volunteer Befriender - Buckinghamshire

Prevent loneliness and isolation in your community become a befriender.

Onsite
Flexible
Posted about 2 years ago
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About the Role

BefrienderPrevent isolation in your community become a befriender.  We all need a helping hand or listening ear – sometimes more so due to health, isolation or recovery following an operation. How you can make a difference to people’s life as a Befriender • Increase or maintain social links such as attend local events, transport to coffee mornings • Accompany clients on GP or hospital appointments • Teach clients new digital skills such as email, Skype or how to search the web. • Practic...

Skills You'll Develop

Emotional Intelligence & Empathy Listening & Communication

Impact Areas

Elderly Care Health & Well-being Homelessness & Poverty