Enjoy chatting, why not become a Telephone Befriender?

Becoming a telephone befriender for Community First can help tackle isolation and loneliness during the Covid-19 pandemic especially for housebound people and those who are self-isolating.

Telephone befriending volunteers phone the person (client) to check-in and chat on a regularly weekly basis to provide emotional and social support to an individual/s who are feeling isolated due to the Coronavirus.

What we will provide to support you

A Safeguarding briefing.

A key contact you can ring if you need any help or have any queries.

Ongoing support

References

Skills

We are looking for people with the following qualities:

Reliable and Trustworthy

Friendly and approachable manner

Good at listening and non-judgemental