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Title

Telephone Befriender

Organisation

Age UK Bury Befriending Service

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Website

https://ageuk.org.uk/bury/ This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

We are looking for volunteers to telephone elderly clients befriending , offering clients a weekly call, current timings for this role is Monday-Friday either a morning (10.- 14.00) or afternoon (12.00 -15.00) shift.
Volunteers are able to join us at the Jubilee Centre or to work from home. The ideal candidate will be a good listener, empathetic, caring and interested in making a difference to the lives of elderly people.

Activities

Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Driving (must have full driving license)

Skills & Attributes

Managing People

Skills Description

The ideal candidate will be a good listener and able to make conversation easily, to be caring and empathetic.

What is in it for you

To gain experience within a volunteering role. The satisfaction of knowing that you are bringing a smile to people who are lonely and isolated. To work with a dynamic and caring team.

Time Commitment

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Jane Lees

Role Address

The Jubilee Centre Mosley Avenue Bury

Postcode (See Google maps below)

BL9 6NJ

Directions

From Bury, any bus that goes up Walmersley Road, 472, 481, Get off at the Linton Avenue bus stop.

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

telephone Jane Lees on 07541 741891 or at jane@ageukbury.org.uk

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

The Jubilee Centre is on one level with ramps at one entrance which allows people with mobility issues, easy access.

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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 4 other volunteer role(s).
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Age UK Bury Befriending Service into the Keyword search.

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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