Befriending Service
It only takes an hour to change a life. Our befrienders visit their clients once a week for a cup of tea, a chat and to provide essential contact with the outside world. The positive impact of a friendly face on the lives of isolated older people is immeasurable.
To volunteer as a befriender or refer someone to the service please call 01326 313 620 or email falmouthbefriending@ageukcornwall.org.uk
Our Mission
We carefully match our volunteer befrienders with our clients to provide social interaction and friendship to anyone who is isolated or lonely, for about an hour each week. We aim particularly to change the lives of the marginalised - those who live alone with little or no support and few, if any, friends.
Get Involved
We complement the statutory services (health, social care etc.) and take some of the pressure off them, though we are not a care organisation or a replacement service. The need for our service is always increasing as our population ages. We currently have a waiting list and welcome applications from new volunteers.
All volunteers are DBS and background checked and are required to attend training sessions. Get in touch if you would like to find out more.
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