Befriending in Leicester and Leicestershire
- Location: Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland
- Price: Free
Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland
Lansdowne House
113 Princess Road East
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE1 7LA
United Kingdom
Email: befriending@ageukleics.org.uk
Telephone: 0116 204 6440
Our befriending services offer companionship and support to older people who are lonely or isolated.
Befriending involves matching an older person with a volunteer befriender who will make a telephone call or social visit to their home on a regular basis. Befrienders offer friendly conversation and a listening ear. They can also support with attending social activities and getting out and about.
We provide short term support to increase people’s confidence to get involved in their local community. All of our volunteer befrienders undergo an enhanced DBS check and are required to provide satisfactory references as part of our recruitment process.
Volunteer with us
If you'd like to make a difference by supporting and encouraging an individual in your local community, we are currently looking for Befriending Volunteers.