Volunteer Visiting

Please note, this service is not available outside Age UK Exeter - Head Office's catchment area.

Age UK Exeter
The Sycamores
Mount Pleasant Road
Exeter
Devon
EX4 7AE
United Kingdom

Email: social.support@ageukexeter.org.uk
Telephone: 01392 455611

Older people, usually those living alone and experiencing isolation, are visited by our Volunteers who offer company and social support.

What is Volunteer Visiting?

Volunteer Visitors are from all walks of life, both younger and older, and make regular home visits, staying and chatting for about an hour a week. Some visits are more flexible and are agreed between both parties.

If you are interested in this service for yourself then please phone or email using the contact details above.

If you are a friend or family member, then you can make a referral here. You are also welcome to phone or email.

https://ageukexeter-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/j_cohen_ageukexeter_org_uk/Efg1zy-gjwtBqYe0UAIXhJMBGfCcl8pIsFHgJl1UwlzZjA?e=iWfj1x

Professional Referral Form

Professionals are encouraged to make referrals via the form below.

https://forms.office.com/e/em2Pw4FiiF

Becoming a Volunteer Visitor

If you are interested in becoming an invaluable Volunteer Visitor and would like to discuss this role further then please get in touch with Jess on telephone 01392 455611 or email volunteering@ageukexeter.org.uk.

For more details about the role please see the link below.

Role detail form

The Difference a Visit Makes...

"I have had a volunteer visitor come to encourage me out for a walk for over a year and we get on really well. She is reliable and it's very comforting knowing she will always come when she says or phone if she can't."