Connections for Life (telephone befriender)
RAF Association
To offer the vital connection and support to our beneficiaries through phone calls.
Our Connections for Life service entails friendship telephone calls from volunteers to beneficiaries within the RAF community who maybe experiencing loneliness, adapting to life after service or just looking for a general chat. We will provide you with all the necessary training so you can rest assured that you will have all the skills you need. As a Connections Volunteer, you will have the support of a dedicated coordinator as your point of contact. A RAF or forces background is not essential, and we welcome applications from all areas of the community.
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring
Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email
Patience and Empathy Friendly nature/rapport Good listener Ability to maintain boundaries Reliability
The opportunity to help members of the RAF community to feel less isolated and lonely and the sense of achievement having done this. It can help enhance your communication and listening skills, be very rewarding and you will gain a new meaningful relationship. Our training course is also accredited and you will receive a certificate of achievement.
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