Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin’s befrienders and telephone buddies provide support to older people who may be experiencing loneliness and isolation. Befriending home visits: Their volunteer befrienders visit on a regular basis to provide support to older people who may be experiencing loneliness and isolation. They do this in a number of ways: as a new friend, someone who listens, cares and gives you confidential support by providing regular contact and conversation by engaging in activities, maybe going for a walk, playing scrabble, watching a film or sharing hobbies by providing information about services provided by Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin and other organisations in your area. Short term befriending: Volunteers can accompany you to access social activities in your neighbourhood. It is often difficult to try new things at any age, but particularly if you have lost your confidence. You might want to try a local club or activity but the thought of going alone for the first time puts you off. Their short term befrienders will accompany you to whatever activity, group or club that interests you; and they will continue to attend with you until you feel confident enough to go by yourself. The aim, after all, is to make new friendships. Telephone buddies: Telephone buddy volunteers provide a regular telephone call to older people who enjoy a friendly chat. The calls are usually weekly, and you normally get the same volunteer each week. All volunteers enjoy sharing experiences and offering a supportive listening ear. For more information, please follow the link to visit their website, or contact using the details provided. Please note: This service is available for Telford residents only. Registered charity number: 1090445. We're sorry but <%= htmlWebpackPlugin.options.title %> doesn't work properly without JavaScript enabled. Please enable it to continue.
