Making phone calls to a lonely person

What You'll Do: 

Befriending is a weekly voluntary role, where a volunteer makes a telephone call to someone who has a neurological condition and/or supports someone with one. The aim is to be a calm, non-judgemental ear, and bring a bit of kindness and empathy their

Why You'll Love It: 
It's hugely rewarding, making a difference to a person's day
What You'll Learn: 
about neurological conditions developing empathy
What We're Looking For: 
kind reliable (100%) good listener able to listen but not take on other's problems
Summary
Volunteering
Community
Disability
Middlesbrough
12 Weeks Minimum
1 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Languages you should know: 
English
Native or bilingual
Requirements: 
Phone Interview
These documents must be completed: 

Similar Opportunities

 
Ecommerce Photographer
Oxfam Darlington
Min. 12 Weeks Minimum weeks
Ecommerce Photographer
Volunteering
Poverty, Disaster Relief, Hunger

Photographer required to create attractive photos for Online shop and eBay to maximise ecommerce sales.

 
eBay and Online Shop Volunteer
Oxfam Darlington
Min. 12 Weeks Minimum weeks
eBay and Online Shop Volunteer
Volunteering
Refugees, Poverty, Disaster Relief, Hunger

Researching, photographing and listing varied items, including clothing, books, homewares and collectables, on the oxfam Online shop and eBay.

 
Volunteer Supervisor (Saturdays)
Oxfam Darlington
Min. 12 Weeks Minimum weeks
Volunteer Supervisor (Saturdays)
Volunteering
Refugees, Poverty, Disaster Relief, Environment, Hunger

Saturday Volunteer Supervisor, assisting the shop manager in leading, managing, and developing the shop team.

Related Articles

Volun-tees
Organisation Spotlight - A Way Out
Organisation Spotlight - A Way Out
Volun-tees
Do Good, Feel Good - Keep Boro Tidy Litter pick
Do Good, Feel Good - Keep Boro Tidy Litter pick
Volun-tees
July 2025 Newsletter
July 2025 Newsletter