Do you have an hour a week spare for a cuppa and a chat with an isolated older person? We know lots of older people in your area who would love a little more company. We ask our volunteers to visit an older neighbour once a week for an hour - have a natter, catch up and make a new friend. Please get in touch to find out more.
All we ask of our volunteers is company. Just a good old conversation. We ask for empathy and consideration and to show that you care. We dont ask you to do odd jobs, accompany people on hospital visits, pick up prescriptions - we just ask you to visit an older neighbour in their home or give them a ring and have a good natter. This is role is so important and so needed. There are thousands of older people who are very lonely. Loneliness can have significant impact on both physical and ...