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Volunteer Telephone Befriender

Halifax, West Yorkshire (Hybrid)
Unpaid role, expenses not paid
Voluntary

Actively Interviewing

This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!

Job description

Would you like to brighten someone’s day?

We are looking for people aged 18 and over who are friendly, and who like to listen, to become volunteer telephone befrienders with Staying Well.

If you have a little time each week to brighten someone’s day this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

How much time does it take?

We only ask you to make one phone call a week that is between 30-60 minutes long. We ask you to commit to ring for 6 months.

What are useful befriending skills to have?

Happy to Listen
A Good Sense of Humour
Patience
Happy to Chat
Empathetic
Flexible
Reliable and Punctual
Able to Maintain Confidentiality
Non-Judgemental

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED TO BE BASED IN CALDERDALE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VOLUNTEER ROLE. 

Posted by
North Halifax Partnership View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 501 - 1000
Posted on: 14 January 2025
Closing date: 14 April 2025 at 06:13
Job ref: Volunteer Befriender
Tags: Helpline, Social / Support Work

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