AGE WELL EAST BEFRIENDING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Face to face long term befriending in the home supporting:
Housebound
Long term health conditions
Mobility issues
Dementia
Poor mental health reducing access to the community
Unpaid carers unable to leave the person they are supporting alone
Sensory impairments
Telephone long term befriending supporting:
Housebound
Long term health problems
Mobility issues
Dementia
Poor mental health reducing access to the community
Unpaid carers unable to leave the person they are supporting alone
Sensory impairments
Community Companion working with the client on an agreed action plan for 6-12 weeks, supporting:
Clients who want to attend community activities but too anxious to go alone
Clients wanting to increase their social opportunities
Clients wanting to increase their confidence in meeting new people
After 12 weeks the client can rerefer back into our service if required
*Friendship Coffee Morning Host
A small weekly Age Well East friendship coffee morning hosted by a volunteer
Clients will have the opportunity to meet other Age Well East clients in their local community in a safe and non-judgemental space
*Available from March 2023
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