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Connections for life (Telephone Befriending)

The Royal Air Forces Association

Our Connections Volunteers offer the vital connection and support that beneficiaries need. In this role you will make a real difference by helping support a lonely individual with regular telephone calls.

*Updated 11 September 2024. 

What skills do I need?

Friendly nature/rapport

Good listener

Reliability

Ability to maintain boundaries

When do I need to be available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Details

Calls can be made weekly, fortnightly or monthly. We ask that calls completed over no more than 30-40mins per beneficiary

Register your interest
  • Ideal for people interested in
  • Disability
  • Families and Parenting
  • Health and Social Care
  • Homeless and Housing
  • Mental Health
  • Older People
  • Women & Girls
  • Ideal for people who like
  • Advice and Information
  • General Helping
  • Supporting Charities
  • Supporting People and Befriending
  • Details
  • DBS check required
  • Equal opportunities policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
  • Volunteers covered by insurance

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