Befriending volunteer

We are looking for a kind compassionate person who enjoys a chat and cuppa. Once for a week in the befriender's home.

Skills

Caring, good listener, sense of fun, easy to talk to.

About Age UK Leicester Shire and Rutland

The pandemic has caused more loneliness and isolation, we urgently need more volunteers to help us in providing more support and social contact for older people in Rutland. We welcome anyone over 18 and we are very flexible in our approach.
Becoming a volunteer with Age UK Leicester Shire and Rutland you receive support and training. Plus it has many benefits: -
• Helping and supporting people
• Benefit your own wellbeing and achievement
• Getting to know other people, appreciate the life they have lived and the challenges they are facing
• Gain experience for your CV
• Training/ learn new skills
• Develop confidence
• Skills or hobbies you could share