What You'll Do: 

• To telephone Befriendee’s at their home for around 10 -30 minutes. You will arrange the exact times of your future calls direct with the Befriendee’s. This could range from once a day to once a week, but individual needs will be matched with your availability (From 6 to 10 calls). • To provide a telephone conversation, a listening ear and chat about interests and hobbies, helping to alleviate loneliness and feelings of isolation. • To provide companionship and human interaction at a time when this may be limited. • To provide an update after each call to the Together Talks support Team. This is so we can keep a track of the amount of befriending calls each volunteer is undertaking, the type of support being offered during these calls and if there is anything further required. • It is important to note telephone befriending is not counselling or therapy and other services must be sought if this is required.

What You'll Learn: 
• You will gain new and transferable skills. We offer support for you to increase your own job-readiness and personal development, by offering training opportunities, volunteering experience and detailed references.
Summary
Volunteering
Another city in the UK
12 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Requirements: 
DBS check
Over 18
Phone Interview
These documents must be completed: 

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