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  1. London

    As a Volunteer Befriender you will help improve the quality of life for older people who are socially isolated and may feel lonely.

    Mon-Sun: 11.30am-4.30pm 1 hour a week This role is suitable only for those aged 18 and over.
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  2. Letchworth

    1-2 hours a week Monday-Friday This role is suitable only for those aged 18 and over.
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  3. As a Volunteer Befriender you will help improve the quality of life for older people who are socially isolated and may feel lonely.

    Flexible days and times
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  4. Buckinghamshire

    Volunteer Befrienders provide support and friendship to older people who may be feeling lonely or isolated. 

    Monday - Friday one to two hours per week
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  5. Peterborough

    Volunteer Befrienders provide support and friendship to older people who may be feeling lonely or isolated.

    1 - 2 hours per week Monday- Friday
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  6. Winchester

    Become a volunteer car driver to take to and from social groups in Chandlers Ford

    Every Friday
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  7. Winchester

    Become a volunteer car driver to take to and from social groups in Ringwood and New Milton

    Every Tuesday and Wednesday
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  8. Bedford

    As a General Care Home Volunteer you will provide valuable support to the care home team by offering a flexible approa

    Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm. Minimum two hours per week
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  9. Whitstable

    As a Care Home Support Volunteer you will provide valuable support to the care home team by offering a flexible approach and completing or assisting with tasks as required.

    Monday-Friday Mornings for general duties Monday-Friday 2pm-4pm for Activities Please note that we require a commitment of 2-4 hours per week for a minimum of six months.
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  10. Oxford

    As a Care Home Support Volunteer you will provide valuable support to the care home team by offering a flexible approach and completing or assisting with tasks as required.

    Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm. 2 hours a week This role is suitable only for those aged 18 and over
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  11. Bognor Regis

    As a Care Home Support Volunteer you will provide valuable support to the care home team by offering a flexible approach and completing or assisting with tasks as required.

    2-4 hours/week Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm
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  12. East Sussex

    As a Care Home Support Volunteer you will provide valuable support to the care home team by offering a flexible approa

    2h/week Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm
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Make a difference with just a phone call

Brighten someone’s day and make a meaningful connection be becoming a volunteer telephone befriender. By offering regular, friendly chats, you’ll provide much-needed companionship and emotional support to an older person feeling lonely or isolated. Flexible and rewarding, this role allows you to fit calls around your schedule while helping to reduce loneliness and improve wellbeing.

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