Telephone Befriender
Telephone Befriender
Posted for NAB Sight Support for Northamptonshire
Posted by Community Action Northants
You will be redirected to the Community Action Northants website to express your interest.
There are 23,000 visually impaired people in Northamptonshire, and many face hidden loneliness. If you want to make a real difference from home, telephone befriending is a simple, meaningful way to help.
What skills do I need?
We’re looking for warm, reliable volunteers to make calls to a matched visually impaired person. A quick chat can lift their mood, ease isolation, and brighten their whole week. What’s needed: • Two character references • A clear DBS check • Your own phone (your number stays private) What you get: • Full training • Ongoing support • A rewarding connection A friendly voice can make all the difference.
Location
This opportunity is available Countywide.
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: 10/02/2026 - 28/11/2026
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Time commitment: once a week at a mutually convenient time for both you and your visually impaired match.
You will be redirected to the Community Action Northants website to express your interest.
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