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Title

Telephone Befriender

Organisation

Age UK Bedfordshire

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Website

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What you will be doing

Volunteers will develop through planned, regular telephone conversations a small number of positive and valued relationships with isolated older people who have been identified by Age UK Bedfordshire, with the final aim of reducing social isolation of those older people.

Activities

Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring

Skills & Attributes

Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Reading & Writing

Skills Description

Good oral communication skills, your spoken English needs to be clear over the phone, non-judgemental, understanding of confidentiality, older peoples issues, legible writing and notemaking skills.

What is in it for you

Time Commitment

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Jo Rising

Role Address

Age UK Bedfordshire, 78-82 Bromham Road, Bedford, MK40 2QH

Postcode (See Google maps below)

MK40 2QH

Directions

On the corner of Bromham Rd - opposite Volunteer Centre 2 min walk from Bus station and 10 min walk from Bedford train station

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

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Role Type

One off event

For Individuals

For Groups

Short Term

Virtual Volunteering

Suitable For

18 and over

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Location

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Other Roles for this organisation

This Organisation has 3 other volunteer role(s).
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How Long Do I Have To Volunteer For?

You need to commit to a regular volunteering opportunity of around an hour a week. The table below shows the commitment required for each level of the DofE.

Bronze

Minimum time: 3 or 6 months

You must do one of your volunteering, Physical or Skills sections for 6 months, the others for 3.

Silver

Minimum time: 6 or 12 months

If you heven't achieved your Bronze Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 12 months.

Gold

Minimum time: 12 or 18 months

If you heven't achieved your Silver Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 18 months.

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