Re-engage - Volunteering Telephone Call Companion Befriending for those aged 75 and over
Re-engage - Volunteering Telephone Call Companion Befriending for those aged 75 and over
Help at home
Website:
Reengage UK
As a call companion you’ll make regular telephone calls to an older person experiencing loneliness and isolation. These friendly chats provide a lifeline of friendship for older people and a vital link with the outside world from which they’ve become isolated. They make the world of difference to someone suffering from isolation and loneliness.
A great opportunity to get involved in a cause that is often close to many peoples hearts, experience to add to your CV and a chance to have fun!
Full training and support is on-hand throughout your time volunteering with Re-Enagage, so you can feel confident and supported.
To become a call companion, you’ll need to:
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Attend a 30-minute online volunteer group induction
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Submit an ID check
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Provide a reference
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Complete online volunteer training modules
Tasks include:
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Calling the older person you’ve been matched with for approximately 30 minutes either weekly or fortnightly at an agreed time that works around your life and commitments.
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Following the guidance in the online volunteer training so that your call companion calls are enjoyable, appropriate and in line with our charitable aims.
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Keeping in regular contact with Re-engage and reporting any concerns to the team.
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Keeping your knowledge and training up to date by reading our monthly volunteer newsletter – Re-engage Matters.
To Apply:
As a call companion you’ll make regular telephone calls to an older person experiencing loneliness and isolation. These friendly chats provide a lifeline of friendship for older people and a vital link with the outside world from which they’ve become isolated. They make the world of difference to someone suffering from isolation and loneliness.
A great opportunity to get involved in a cause that is often close to many peoples hearts, experience to add to your CV and a chance to have fun!
Full training and support is on-hand throughout your time volunteering with Re-Enagage, so you can feel confident and supported.
To become a call companion, you’ll need to:
-
Attend a 30-minute online volunteer group induction
-
Submit an ID check
-
Provide a reference
-
Complete online volunteer training modules
Tasks include:
-
Calling the older person you’ve been matched with for approximately 30 minutes either weekly or fortnightly at an agreed time that works around your life and commitments.
-
Following the guidance in the online volunteer training so that your call companion calls are enjoyable, appropriate and in line with our charitable aims.
-
Keeping in regular contact with Re-engage and reporting any concerns to the team.
-
Keeping your knowledge and training up to date by reading our monthly volunteer newsletter – Re-engage Matters.
To Apply:
Group Information
Coverages:
All of Dudley Borough
Target Audiences:
Older People, Adults
Suitable for ages:
Age 18+
Website:
Reengage UK
Service Information
Categories:
Help at home, Self Help/Support Groups, Volunteers
Links for Information
Last updated 29th Jul 2024