Project Telephone Befriender South Northants Districts

Happy@Home Project Telephone Befriender - Daventry & South Northants Districts

Happy@Home Telephone befrienders provide a lifeline for elderly people who are feeling socially isolated and vulnerable in the community. Our Telephone befrienders give a regular weekly call to an elderly resident, providing them with a listening ear and monitoring their general well-being. Telephone befrienders do far more than just have a chat with people - they build relationships that support isolated elderly people, especially those who are too frail to leave their homes and have little contact with the outside world.

All our volunteers receive induction training and are given on-going support by our project co-ordinators.

We require reference checks from 2 people who are not related to you.

If you have up to hour a week, and like talking to older people, then why not contact us for an informal chat and more information?

Patience, empathy and understanding of older peoples' needs - e.g. talking slowly and clearly.

The ability to keep records of your calls and volunteer hours.

A clear sense of personal boundaries and confidentiality.

Trustworthy and reliable.

All training given.

• Age restrictions
  18 and over
• Health and Safety Policy
• Ongoing support
• Training provided
• Volunteers covered by insurance

This opportunity is available in:
Brackley, Daventry, Towcester

Start Date: 08/03/2021

End Date: 08/03/2022

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Flexible to suit you and your befriendee

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- Happy@Home project - Daventry District & West Northants

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- Happy@Home project - Daventry District & West Northants