Could you spare an hour or 2 every week?
Hundreds of thousands of elderly people are lonely and cut off from society in this country, especially those 75 and over.
You could make a massive difference to someone's day by just making a phone call.
At Re-engage, we work extremely hard to provide services to help reduce loneliness and/or isolation amongst those 75 and over.
Our Call Companion service connects a volunteer with an older person, aged 75 or over, who is experiencing loneliness and isolation. As a Call Companion volunteer, you’ll make a regular phone call, typically once a week, to foster friendship, enjoyment and conversation.
To become a Call Companion you’ll need to:
- Complete an induction – you might choose to attend a group induction or watch our pre-recorded video.
- Submit an ID check – you’ll need either a passport, driving licence, national insurance number or national identity card to do this.
- Provide a character reference – your referee can be an employer, a colleague, a friend, neighbour or community representative.
- Complete online training – these modules will help you get the most out of the role and take approximately one hour to complete.
Work Location: Remote
