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  1. Social group volunteer
    Shifnal

    The aim of social and activity groups is to help improve the quality of life older people who are socially isolated and may only get out to this a

    Thursdays 9:30am – 12pm
  2. Social group volunteer
    Birmingham

    The aim of social and activity groups is to help improve the quality of life older people who are socially isolated and may only get out to this a

    Tuesdays 9am – 3pm Can support the activity for the whole time (9am-3pm) or for half the time (either 9am-12pm or 12pm-3pm)
  3. Social group volunteer
    Birmingham

    The aim of social and activity groups is to help improve the quality of life older people who are socially isolated and may only get out to this a

    Thursdays 9am – 1pm
  4. Social group volunteer
    Folkestone

    The aim of social and activity groups is to help improve the quality of life older people who are socially isolated and may only get out to this activity.

    Tuesdays or Fridays 12pm-3.30pm 3.5 hours a week
  5. Social groups volunteer
    Enfield

    Get involved in supporting the successful running of the group by talking with the older members, helping them join in activities and helping with the provision of light refreshments.

    2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month 11:30am-2:30pm
  6. Social groups volunteer
    Enfield

    Get involved in supporting the successful running of the group by talking with the older members, helping them join in activities and helping with the provision of light refreshments.

    3rd Wednesday of the month, 12pm – 3pm
  7. Social groups volunteer
    Enfield

    Get involved in supporting the successful running of the group by talking with the older members, helping them join in activities and helping with the provision of light refreshments.

    Thursdays, 11:30am-2:30pm
  8. Social groups volunteer

    Get involved in supporting the successful running of the group by talking with the older members, helping them join in activities and helping with the provision of light refreshments.

    Every Tuesday 9:30am-12pm
  9. Social groups volunteer

    Get involved in supporting the successful running of the group by talking with the older members, helping them join in activities and helping with the provision of light refreshments.

    Wednesdays 9:30am-12:30pm
  10. Social groups volunteer
    Enfield

    Get involved in supporting the successful running of the group by talking with the older members, helping them join in activities and helping with the provision of light refreshments.

    Fridays morning/afternoon
  11. Social groups volunteer
    Winchester

    Get involved in supporting the successful running of the group by talking with the older members, helping them join in activities and helping with the provision of light refreshments.

    Alternate Tuesdays 2pm-3.30pm
  12. Telephone Befriender

    As a Volunteer Befriender you will help improve the quality of life for older people who are socially isolated and may feel lonely. Our befrienders are introduced to an older person with the purpose of them spending an time on the telephone to bring friendship, and a chance to chat.

    Flexible days and times
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Make a difference with just a phone call

Brighten someone’s day and make a meaningful connection be becoming a volunteer telephone befriender. By offering regular, friendly chats, you’ll provide much-needed companionship and emotional support to an older person feeling lonely or isolated. Flexible and rewarding, this role allows you to fit calls around your schedule while helping to reduce loneliness and improve wellbeing.

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