Age UK Camden
Age UK Camden aims to promote the well-being of all older people in the London borough of Camden and to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. We provide a wide range of services and projects that aim to support people in later life, including those that are the most vulnerable and isolated.
Telefriends volunteers are matched with an older person and commit to making a regular weekly phone call. The volunteers offer older people companionship company and conversation over the phone. This service covers the London Borough of Camden and is for older people experiencing loneliness and isolation.
Time commitment
- Make yourself available to attend training and induction in preparation for the role.
- Be in a position to commit to the role for up to a year.
- Agree to call the older person at a time agreed with them and us
- Our volunteers call at times between 10.00 – 18.30, Monday-Sunday
- Put aside that time to make the call free from distractions and in a place that is confidential and quiet.
- Make this weekly commitment with consistency and reliability
- Be in a position to commit to the role for up to a year.
- Agree to call the older person at a time agreed with them and us
- Our volunteers call at times between 10.00 – 18.30, Monday-Sunday
- Put aside that time to make the call free from distractions and in a place that is confidential and quiet.
- Make this weekly commitment with consistency and reliability
Application deadline
What measures have you put in place to ensure volunteers’ safety during COVID-19?
This role is remote and does not expose the volunteer to any risks in relation to CV 19.