Volunteer Befriender - Harpenden

Befriending Social contact

Community & family Health People with disabilities

Are you a good listener?Do you enjoy making someone\’s day?Can you spare an hour a week to change an older person\’s life by visiting them?

Detailed description

Why not become a Befriending Volunteer and help older people feel less alone?

We are looking for friendly, caring volunteers who can visit once a week and give them some company.

What will I be doing?

You will be matched with an older person, providing friendship and sharing news, views and interests.

As a Visiting Scheme Befriender – you will regularly visit an older person in their own home, perhaps for a cup of tea and a chat.

All volunteers must be over the age of 18 and are recruited subject to references and a clear enhanced DBS. Training will be provided

Age UK Hertfordshire is one of the largest charities providing services to older people in Hertfordshire and has a high level of recognition among the statutory authorities, voluntary sector and the public. Age UK Hertfordshire is a brand partner of Age UK, able to use the Age UK brand in return for working to agreed quality standards.