Befrienders for elderly people
Careplus Bromley
Our volunteers really impact the quality of life of our clients by giving about 2 hours a week or fortnight! They do befriending in person or on the phone; and/or shopping, transport to medical appointments, simple personal admin. DBS check required, organised by Careplus.
Our volunteers give a few hours a week to provide a lifeline for men and women in their 70s, 80s and 90s who have very little support from family or friends or none at all. Volunteers can choose from: Telephone befriending – up to 1 hour a week Face to face befriending – about 90 mins a week (including travel to the client’s home) Shopping – 2 hours a week or fortnight Lifts to medical appointments – as and when required
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,General & Helping
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The most important thing is a genuine desire to help and support an older person (the client). - Basic friendliness is much valued, and this can be from a volunteer who is shy as well as from a more confident individual - Driving skills are useful but not vital
It can be very rewarding to meet someone new and make such a difference to an older person's life in just a couple of hours a week or fortnight. The 'client' often shares interesting facts about their life or the past, or simply communicates a positive and appreciative response.
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We help our clients across the borough, mainly in their own homes.
Across Bromley borough.
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