Volunteer Telephone Buddies

Volunteer Telephone Buddies

Organisation role · 1–2 hrs/Week
From home
BefriendingSocial contactITEnglish
Poverty reductionPeople with disabilitiesOlder people
This volunteering opportunity is expired You can find other volunteering opportunities here.2 spots left.
Share Activity
Disability Huntingdonshire
#71498
Scan me or visit www.volunteercambs.org.uk/o/Disability-Huntingdonshire/activities/Volunteer-Telephone-Buddies/71498 to join

Contact person

Summary

Volunteer Telephone Buddies provide a much-needed well-being call to people accessing our benefits support service.

Detailed description

We welcome volunteers who would like to make a real difference to people who are experiencing stress, isolation and general life challenges. We are looking for volunteers with good communication skills and the ability to provide ongoing volunteer support as this is a longer-term role.


You'll be providing telephone support, listening, encouraging, and assisting people to access support and opportunities in their local community. Connecting with people on a regular basis to build rapport and trust will be an important aspect of the role.


We provide training, DBS check and reasonable expenses are paid.


Please contact for an informal chat about the role.

What we will provide to volunteers

💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra support
This volunteering opportunity is expired You can find other volunteering opportunities here.2 spots left.
Share Activity

About Disability Huntingdonshire

Disability Huntingdonshire, known locally as DISH, provides information, advice and support for people living with disabilities and older people.