Befriending volunteer

As a befriender you could provide company for a lonely older person in Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire.

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Durig the Covid-19 pandemic, in order to volunteer with us, we do require that you have a recent DBS check (either from a previous volunteer role or employment)

What do befrienders do?

It's a terrible thing to be lonely. Did you know that 1.2 million older people are chronically lonely? You can do something to help by becoming a befriender with Age UK Hull.

Befrienders get matched with an older person in the community. They visit them or call them on a regular basis to provide companionship. 

What you will get out of it

• It's a great way to make a real difference to someone's life
• You'll be giving something to your community
• You get to be part of Age UK Hull's volunteer team
• Volunteers tell us they find befriending really rewarding

What we would hope from our volunteers

We would hope that as a Befriender, you would call or visit your friend regularly. This usually involves a commitment of around 30 minutes to an hour per week, over a long period of time. Volunteers will also need to attend a short training session and provide references.