Volunteer: Telephone Befriender

Alzheimers Volunteers ,
Truro, Cornwall

Overview

Job Description

Where is it you want me to volunteer? We are looking for people to volunteer as telephone befrienders at our Cornwall Office, Alzheimer's Society, Woodbine Farm Business Centre,Threemilestone,Truro, Cornwall. TR3 6BW What will I be doing? Volunteer befrienders offer social contact to people with dementia or carers of people with dementia. You will provide telpehone companionship. Your involvement aims to help people to feel less isolated and feel part of an enjoyable social relationship. How much time do you expect me to commit? Up to 3 hours at a time for one session per week. Your regular commitment should be on the same day and at the same time. This service operates Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. How to apply: Please download the registration and diversity monitoring forms at the bottom of this page. Once complete, please return to volsdevoncornwall@alzheimers.org.uk If you have any questions about the role, please contact our Volunteering Support Team on 0300 222 5706 or at volunteeringsupport@alzheimers.org.uk. We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions or feedback.