North Halifax Partnership, Kevin Pierce centre, Ovenden Rd, Halifax HX3 5RQ
This service supports people to engage in social activities and health services in the community.
The team work with adults (18 and over) to help them access social activities and health and wellbeing related services.
About the Organisation
This service supports people to engage in social activities and health services in the community.
The team work with adults (18 and over) to help them access social activities and health and wellbeing related services. As people with active social lives, tend to be happier and healthier.
What the project aims to do?
Reduce loneliness and social isolation,
Reduce health inequalities,
Improve health and well-being,
Reduce demand on GP practices and hospitals,
Improve how we all work together,
If you have a little time each week to brighten someone’s day this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We only ask you to make one phone call a week that is between 30-60 minutes long. We ask you to commit to calling for 6 months.
What are we looking for?
What will you get from us?
We are looking for people with the following skills;
Happy to Listen,
A Good Sense of Humour,
Patience,
Happy to Chat,
Empathetic,
Flexible,
Reliable and Punctual,
Able to Maintain Confidentiality,
Non-Judgemental.
We look after the wellbeing of our volunteers and offer regular support from the volunteer and coordinator and meet ups with other befrienders.
When do we need you?
Additional Requirements
We welcome volunteers all year round
Interested in this volunteering opportunity?
To find out more about becoming a Volunteer Telephone Befriender you can call 01422 392767,
Or email: stayingwellproject@nhpltd.org.uk,
Or please complete the online interest form on our website
If you want to talk about other roles, please fill in your details below and the Volunteer Matching Service will be in touch.
