Opportunity type: Long-term Commitment
District: Boroughwide, Astley Bridge, Bradshaw, Breightmet, Bromley Cross, Crompton, Farnworth, Great Lever, Halliwell, Harper Green, Heaton & Lostock, Horwich & Blackrod, Horwich North East, Hulton, Kearsley, Little Lever & Darcy Lever, Rumworth, Smithills, Tonge & The Haulgh, Westhoughton North & Chew Moor
Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons, Weekday Evenings, Weekend Full Days, Weekend Half Days
Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access? Yes
Location: From home
Description: Become a call companion As a call companion you’ll make regular telephone calls to an older person experiencing loneliness and isolation. These friendly chats provide a lifeline of friendship for older people and a vital link with the outside world from which they’ve become isolated. To become a call companion, you’ll need to: Attend a 30-minute online volunteer group induction Submit an ID check Provide a reference Complete online volunteer training modules Tasks include: Calling the older person you’ve been matched with for approximately 30 minutes either weekly or fortnightly at an agreed time. Following the guidance in the online volunteer training so that your call companion calls are enjoyable, appropriate and in line with our charitable aims. Keeping in regular contact with Re-engage and reporting any concerns to the team. Keeping your knowledge and training up to date by reading our monthly volunteer newsletter – Re-engage Matters.
Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS)
Email: rhiannon.briscoe@reengage.org.uk
Phone: 0800 716543
