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  1. Befriender, face to face

    Volunteer Befrienders provide support and friendship to older people who may be feeling lonely or isolated.Face-to-face befriending means you will be visiting an older person in the care home.

    Mon-Fri 9am-4pm 2h/week This role is suitable only to those aged 18 and over.
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  2. Befriender, face to face
    Hitchin

    Volunteer Befrienders provide support and friendship to older people who may be feeling lonely or isolated.Face-to-face befriending means you will be visiting an older person who lives in the care home.

    1-2 hours a week Monday-Friday This role is suitable only to those aged 18 and over.
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  3. Befriender, face to face
    Hastings

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

    Monday-Sunday: 10am-12pm or 1.30pm-4pm 1-2 hours a week This role is suitable only for those aged 18 and over.
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  4. Befriender, face to face
    Northwood

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

    Monday-Sunday: flexible 1-2 hours a week This role is suitable only for those aged 18 and over.
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  5. Befriender, face to face
    Shefford

    Volunteer Befrienders provide support and friendship to older people who may be feeling lonely or isolated. Face-to-face befriending means you will be visiting an older person in the care home.

    Monday - Saturday 10am-3pm, 2h/week This role is suitable only for those aged 18 and over.
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  6. Befriender, face to face
    Carterton

    Volunteer Befrienders provide support and friendship to older people who may be feeling lonely or isolated.Face-to-face befriending means you will be visiting an older person in the care home.

    Mon-Fri 9am-4pm 2h/week This role is suitable only to those aged 18 and over.
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  7. Befriender, face to face
    Buckinghamshire

    Hours are flexible 1-2 hours a week Monday-Friday
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  8. Befriender, face to face
    Letchworth

    Volunteer Befrienders provide support and friendship to older people who may be feeling lonely or isolated.Face-to-face befriending means you will be visiting an older person in the care home.

    Mon-Sun 2h/week This role is suitable only to those aged 18 and over.
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  9. Befriender, face to face
    Penarth

    Volunteer Befrienders provide support and friendship to older people who may be feeling lonely or isolated.Face-to-face befriending means you will be visiting an older person in the care home.

    Mon-Fri 9am-4pm 2h/week This role is suitable only to those aged 18 and over.
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  10. Befriender, face to face
    Milton Keynes

    Volunteer Befrienders provide support and friendship to older people who may be feeling lonely or isolated.Face-to-face befriending means you will be visiting an older person in the care home.

    Mon-Sun, 9am-4pm 2h/week This role is suitable only to those aged 18 and over.
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  11. Befriending Volunteer
    Ormskirk

    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
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  12. Befriending Volunteer
    Frodsham

    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 - Fri Mornings or Afternoons
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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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