We are looking for Telephone Befrienders to phone an older person in their community who is feeling lonely or isolated. Telephone Befrienders have a chat with the older person once per week for companionship: this involves a call of up to an hour a week so that a friendship can develop. The telephone calls can be made from home, at a regular time each week if possible.  The Befriender can phone one or more people, depending on their availability.  A DBS certificate is required, this is arranged by Age Concern Southend at no cost to the volunteer.

Good listening and communication skills are required.