Telephone Befriender

at Deafblind UK

Role Description

Deafblind UK members have combined sight and hearing loss and many live alone with few family and friends around them. Could you help support our members who would like to stay in contact over the telephone and receive a weekly call from a friendly volunteer?

Type of Activity: Suitable for individuals to apply

Suitability: Suitable for 18 year olds and over

Time commitment

2-3 hours

Availability: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Thursday Evening, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Friday Evening, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Saturday Evening, Sunday Morning, Sunday Afternoon, Sunday Evening
Is this role available at multiple locations? Yes
Role Location: Home Based
Ward: Remote Volunteering

Benefit to the volunteer

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

You will receive

Induction and training

Volunteers are asked to complete or provide: Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, Application form, Reference(s), Informal discussion (may include an interview)
Skills: Basic IT, Managing People