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  1. Social groups volunteer

    Get involved in supporting the successful running of the group by talking with the older members, helping them join in activities and helping with the provision of light refreshments.

    Every Tuesday 9:30am-12pm
  2. Social groups volunteer

    Get involved in supporting the successful running of the group by talking with the older members, helping them join in activities and helping with the provision of light refreshments.

    Wednesdays 9:30am-12:30pm
  3. Social groups volunteer
    Enfield

    Get involved in supporting the successful running of the group by talking with the older members, helping them join in activities and helping with the provision of light refreshments.

    Fridays morning/afternoon
  4. Social groups volunteer
    Winchester

    Get involved in supporting the successful running of the group by talking with the older members, helping them join in activities and helping with the provision of light refreshments.

    Alternate Tuesdays 2pm-3.30pm
  5. Telephone Befriender

    As a Volunteer Befriender you will help improve the quality of life for older people who are socially isolated and may feel lonely. Our befrienders are introduced to an older person with the purpose of them spending an time on the telephone to bring friendship, and a chance to chat.

    Flexible days and times
  6. Volunteer Activity Group Leader
    Bradford

    The aim of social and activity groups is to help improve the quality of life older people who are socially isolated and may only get out to this activity. Activity Group Leader Volunteers will be the first point of contact at the groups for our members and provide them with the support they need to join in the activity. The Group Leader will be responsible for overseeing the activity, co-ordinating and supporting other social group volunteers to collect money, serve refreshments, and help people with activities.

    Mon - Fri
  7. Volunteer Befriender ( face to face) The Fairways
    Chippenham

    As a Volunteer Befriender you will help improve the quality of life for older people who are socially isolated and may feel lonely. Our befrienders are introduced to an older person with the purpose of them spending an hour or two each visit to bring friendship, company, and a chance to chat.

    Monday- Sunday between the hours of 10am-4pm
  8. Volunteer Befriender ( face to face) The Fairways Care Home
    Chippenham

    As a Volunteer Befriender you will help improve the quality of life for older people who are socially isolated and may feel lonely. Our befrienders are introduced to an older person with the purpose of them spending an hour or two each visit to bring friendship, company, and a chance to chat.

    From 1 hour per week Monday- Sunday 10am-4pm
  9. Volunteer Befriender (Face to Face)
    Workington

    As a Volunteer Befriender you will help improve the quality of life for older people who are socially isolated and may feel lonely. Our befrienders are introduced to an older person with the purpose of them spending an hour or two each visit to bring friendship, company, and a chance to chat.

    Mon - Sun
  10. Volunteer Befriender (Face to Face)
    Huddersfield

    As a Volunteer Befriender you will help improve the quality of life for older people who are socially isolated and may feel lonely. Our befrienders are introduced to an older person with the purpose of them spending an hour or two each visit to bring friendship, company, and a chance to chat.

    Mon - Sun
  11. Volunteer Befriender (Face to Face)
    Cornwall

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

    1 - 2 hours per week
  12. Volunteer Befriender (Face to Face)
    Leeds

    As a Volunteer Befriender you will help improve the quality of life for older people who are socially isolated and may feel lonely. Our befrienders are introduced to an older person with the purpose of them spending an hour or two each visit to bring friendship, company, and a chance to chat.

    1-2 hours per week
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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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