TVA recruiting volunteers for Winter Pressures

Torfaen Voluntary Alliance and Age Connects Torfaen are recruiting specific volunteer roles for their Winter Pressures project.

If you can regularly spare up to an hour and you’re a good listener, friendly, empathetic and like a good chat over the phone, then being a telephone befriender could be perfect for you.

TVA with Age Connects Torfaen are recruiting specific volunteer roles for their Winter Pressures project.

We’re looking for people who can visit an older person once a week to provide companionship.

An hour a week to have a chat over a cup of tea can make a huge difference to the life of someone who may be lonely or socially isolated.

Age Connects are working within the Winter Pressures funding to provide a befriending services for older people within their home at various locations throughout Torfaen.

To make regular visits to people age 50 and over who may be isolated due to health, disability or personal circumstances.

Desirable Qualities

Listening skills
Be able to communicate well with others
Enjoyment of social contact
Ability to motivate and encourage people
Sense of humour
Reliable and honest
To be non judgemental, respecting peoples differences.
Patience and understanding

For more information about these roles or to apply, fill in this form;

01495 365610
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