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Telephone Befriender

Deafblind UK

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Deafblind UK members have combined sight and hearing loss and many can feel lonely or socially isolated. We offer a free telephone befriending service where we match volunteers with one of our members to have a weekly 30 minute chat together.

We are looking for confident, empathetic and friendly people who can hold a good conversation. You could be chatting about similar interests or learning about each other’s lives. Whatever the conversation you’ll be having a positive impact.

One 30 minute call seems really simple but having someone to talk to and someone to listen, could really make a difference to our members. It could be that you’re the only person they speak to that day, or even that week.

Our members love to chat with people who have had some life experience and stories to tell. You will need good communication skills and be able to strike up a conversation. You will also need to be reliable, patient with a naturally warm and friendly nature.

We will ensure you are supported throughout your journey with us, offering training and support at all times.







How can you help…





We are looking for confident, chatty and friendly individuals who can hold a good conversation with our member over the phone. You could be chatting about similar interests or learning about each others lives. Whatever the conversation you’ll be making a positive difference.





Something as simple as phone call could brighten up our members’ week!





You don’t need to be local to the member and you don’t need experience to become one of our chatty volunteers. The majority of our members communicate with clear speech. You just need to be comfortable talking over the phone, engaging, able to instigate conversations and commit to regular weekly calls.

Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring

Basic IT skills - internet & email, Managing People

What’s involved? As a Volunteer Telephone or Email Befriender your role would be: To establish and build a befriending relationship To call/email an identified deafblind person at a mutually convenient time on a regular basis To enable the deafblind person to discuss topics of their choice To engage in conversations of mutual interest with a deafblind person and to provide encouragement to maintain the flow of conversation for the allotted time To provide advice and guidance to a deafblind person to a level appropriate within a mutual friendship. To provide regular updates of your volunteering activity to your named Deafblind UK contact What times do I need to commit to? This role requires a regular commitment of time, usually weekly. The role will suit people who … Willing to share their own personal interests with member who have similar or the same interests Willing to engage in conversations with deafblind people to share interests Aged 18 and over Based in the UK Has access to the internet and a device to complete Deafblind UK online volunteer training. This will take approximately 2-3 hours. Are able to commit to the role for at least three months

What are the benefits to you? Opportunities to meet like-minded people in your community Be part of a friendly and dedicated team The satisfaction of knowing you will be making a difference to real people’s lives New communications skills Establishing positive employability skills to help you in your career path How do we support you? We ensure all volunteers who join our team are well equipped to undertake any tasks and will provide training and supervision throughout your journey with us. Any specific training will be outlined within your onboarding and induction stages and then discussed at your reviews with your named lead contact.

Further location details may be provided below.

Vanessa Bradley

Home Based

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https://deafblinduk.goassemble.com/opportunities/43230-remote-befriender-telephone-befriender-2023-02-08

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