Befriending

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

Email: info@ageukwmh.org
Telephone: 01905 724294

1.2 million older people across the UK often feel lonely or isolated at home. If you are feeling lonely, you are not alone, we are here for you.

The chances are, there is an older person in your community that is feeling lonely or isolated at home. These older people are experiencing difficult circumstances that are all too real. But no one should have to feel alone.

What is Befriending?

Befriending is the act of visiting an older person, who may be lonely or isolated at home.

Befriending provides companionship to lonely or isolated older people who best need it and help provide a crucial link to the outside world.

It is important that we provide encouragement and support for clients to participate in local activities and help them develop new relationships.

What can you expect?

Our volunteer befrienders can provide:
• Regular face-to-face visiting
• Weekly telephone calls
• Trusted volunteers to provide companionship and a friendly voice to catch up on any news or discuss your hobbies
• Company to a local shop, activity, or cafe (at befrienders discretion)
• Discuss other ways we can help you or discover what opportunities may be available in the local community

Become a befriender

Become a volunteer befriender of an older person and help us tackle loneliness. Complete our easy online application form today.

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/wyvern/about-us/contact-us/apply-to-volunteer/

How can you contact us?

Please do contact us on any of the following methods.

Telephone:
• 01905 724294 (Worcester)
• 01684 560666 (Malvern)
• 0333 0066 299 (Herefordshire)

Online:
• Use the link below to contact us online

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/wyvern/about-us/contact-us/online-enquiry/