Volunteer Telephone Befriender

Volunteer Telephone Befriender

Posted for Royds Community Association

Posted by Bradford Volunteer Centre

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Could you help support our members who would like to stay in contact over the telephone and receive a weekly call from a friendly volunteer?

Making a regular call to one of our members could make a huge difference right now. So many of them live alone and having the opportunity to speak to another person can be of huge benefit to their general wellbeing.

How can you help…

We are looking for confident, chatty and friendly individuals who can hold a good conversation with our member over the phone. You could be chatting about similar interests or learning about each others lives. Whatever the conversation you’ll be making a positive difference.

Something as simple as phone call could brighten up our members’ week!

Royds community association A local charity for local people. Working on Wellbeing.

What skills do I need?

You don’t need to be local to the member and you don’t need experience to become one of our chatty volunteers. You just need to be comfortable talking over the phone, engaging, able to instigate conversations and commit to regular weekly calls. Confidence in speaking with people of all ages and backgrounds.

Location

This opportunity can be carried out whilst working from home.

Posted for Royds Community Association

Posted by Bradford Volunteer Centre

Register your interest

You will be redirected to the Bradford Volunteer Centre website to express your interest.

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
  • DBS check required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When is this role available?

When: 16/02/2026 - 28/02/2027

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Volunteers are required to speak with their Befriendees once a week, with a minimum commitment of 1 hour week.

Register your interest

You will be redirected to the Bradford Volunteer Centre website to express your interest.

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