Call Companion Volunteer

at Reengage

Role Description

This is a flexible homebased voluntary role that can easily be fitted in around your own lifestyle and availability. Call companions call the older person they are matched with between two and four times per month and each call lasts around 30 minutes. During your first call with the older person you will decide together how often the calls will take place and at what time. This is a long-term voluntary role so we are ideally looking for individuals who are able to commit to volunteering w

Type of Activity: Suitable for individuals to apply

Suitability: Suitable for 18 year olds and over

Time commitment

0.5 hrs p/w

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 Anywhere in Greater Manchester
Ward: Boroughwide

Benefit to the volunteer

As one of our valued call companions, you’ll receive training, support and regular communications from the Re-engage team.

You will receive

Travel expenses

Volunteers are asked to complete or provide: Application form, ID Check, Reference(s), Informal discussion (may include an interview)
Skills: Arts and Crafts, Basic IT