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Volunteering opportunity

Telephone Befrienders

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Deafblind UK
on 4th July 2025

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161 days remaining
Interest / Theme
  • Over 50s
  • Disability Inclusive
Skill
  • Befriending / Buddy
Neighbourhood
  • City-wide
  • Regular

Deafblind UK members have combined sight and hearing loss and many can feel lonely or socially isolated. We offer a free telephone befriending service where we match volunteers with one of our members to have a weekly 30 minute chat together.

We are looking for confident, empathetic and friendly people who can hold a good conversation. You could be chatting about similar interests or learning about each other’s lives. Whatever the conversation you’ll be having a positive impact.

One 30 minute call seems really simple but having someone to talk to and someone to listen, could really make a difference to our members. It could be that you’re the only person they speak to that day, or even that week.

Our members love to chat with people who have had some life experience and stories to tell. You will need good communication skills and be able to strike up a conversation. You will also need to be reliable, patient with a naturally warm and friendly nature.

We will ensure you are supported throughout your journey with us, offering training and support at all times.

To find out more go to https://deafblinduk.goassemble.com/opportunities/43230-remote-befriender-telephone-befriender-2023-02-08

When : Every week

https://deafblinduk.goassemble.com/opportunities/43230-remote-befriender-telephone-befriender-2023-02-08

Provided by Deafblind UK

Contact name (public)
Vanessa Bradley
Email address
volunteering@deafblind.org.uk
Telephone
01733 973466 01733 973466

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