Age Concern Southend Befriending Service
Age Concern Southend provide befriending to help overcome social isolation. Our volunteer befrienders are matched with a client who can choose either a weekly telephone call or a face to face visit, following a risk assessment. All volunteers are DBS checked and we try to match people as best we can, taking into account thier interests and hobbies.
Remote
In-person
Further info
We offer the following types of Befriending:
Group Befriending – Coffee and Conversation -For Befriending clients who are able to travel, we have our Group Befriending – Coffee and Conversations at our premises in Hamlet Court Road.These are currently held on Mondays and Thursdays between 10am-12pm and Wednesdays 1:30pm-3:30pm
Telephone Befriending-Weekly phone calls from matched Volunteer Befriender to client. All Volunteer Befrienders are DBS checked and would have signed a Volunteer Agreement.
Face-To-Face Befriending-Weekly face-to face visitations from matched Volunteer Befriender to client in the comfort of their home. All Volunteer Befrienders are DBS checked and would have signed a Volunteer Agreement.
Who can use this service?
The service is for people living within the City of Southend on Sea, aged 55 of over.
How are services delivered?
By telephone or a face to face visit.
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