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
Details
- Age restrictions
- DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
Call costs can be reimbursed if required - Health and Safety Policy
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 11/06/2020
End Date: 11/06/2021
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Morning | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Afternoon | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
Flexible to meet your requirements. Working from home. Ideally volunteers will call the person/s once a week for approximately 30 minutes to be agreed by both parties.
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