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  • Christmas Telephone Companion (December)
    with Re-engage (Fife)

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO101344 - Created/last updated: 05/09/2024



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    About this opportunity:Join Re-Engage's Christmas Call Companion community to spread joy to lonely older people this winter.

    Are you kind, empathetic and ready to help out with just 1 phone call a week?

    Be a part of their growing community to support older people this Christmas. This is a short term, flexible, supported volunteering role that can be carried out from anywhere that has a telephone. You choose your schedule, and this is great to fit around full time employment, education and, caring responsibilities. You will be matched with an older person and, over the festive period, you'll help make their season just a little bit brighter with your weekly telephone conversations with them. And maybe make a new friendship along the way!

    By making one phone call a week in December, you'll be helping reduce loneliness and isolation in someone over this Christmas period. Make the call to make a difference.

    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:18
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:Remote online training provided and then ongoing support with named support team.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Travel expenses will not be incurred for this opportunity.

    Experience required:No previous experience required. Good Listener, empathetic, and kind.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsHomebased volunteering opportunity or from wherever you have access to a telephone.

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

    What Now?

    To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form:

    Please tell us what age group you are in:
    Are you looking to improve your employability prospects by volunteering?    

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