Blether Buddies make weekly friendship telephone calls to lonely and isolated adults in Dundee to help them feel more connected and valued.
• Do you like meeting/speaking to new people?
• Can you spare an hour or two at any point in the week?
• Do you have access to a phone?
• Do you have internet access?
• Do you like to have a chat?
We are looking for volunteers to make Blether Buddie calls, which can last from 20 to 45 minutes followed by completing quick online monitoring form.
The opportunity is flexible and after the initial match you will arrange calls between yourself and your Buddie.
This lets you change times and days to suit you both.
Full training is given and staff will be on hand to support during office hours. Procedures are in place for out of hours.
Dial-OP is a community project which offers a lifeline to many lonely and isolated adults in Dundee. With the help of volunteers, Dial-OP provides information, connectivity and reassurance through our three service activities; Morning Call, Blether Buddies and the Information Line. Our volunteers play a fundamental role in the delivery and success of the project, and are supported by a small team of paid staff.
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Minimum commitment of 1 hr a week, this can be any day or time, and doesn't have to be the same hour each week.
Minimum commitment of 1 hr a week, this can be any day or time, and doesn't have to be the same hour each week.
Experience required: Good communication skills and basic computer skills would be good but full training is given.
Minimum age: 18
Expenses paid: Yes
Taster available: Yes
Taster details: We can possibly do a listen along for prospective volunteers, this would be done in the office.
Training details: Full induction given along with ongoing training opportunities
Support:
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