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Befriending older neighbours
Weekly visits and phone calls that pair older people living alone with a trained volunteer friend.
Price
Free
- Who it's for
- Over-65s living alone
- Type
- Our programmes
Registered charity in England & Wales
Overview
Befriending older neighbours, explained.
Loneliness can be as harmful to health as smoking. Our befrienders visit or phone older people across Melbourne every week for a cuppa and a chat, a walk to the shops or help with something fiddly like a video call to the grandchildren. Many of these friendships last for years.
What's included
- Matched with a volunteer who shares your interests
- Weekly home visits or telephone friendship calls
- Trips out to the shops, café or park
- Help with technology and staying in touch with family
- Invitations to our monthly tea parties
How it works
- 01Get in touch yourself, or ask a GP, school, social worker or advice service to refer you
- 02A friendly member of the team calls back within two working days
- 03We talk through what would help most, in confidence and without judgement
- 04You're welcomed at your first session, with a volunteer to show you around
Good to know
- All befrienders are DBS-checked and trained
- Family members can make a referral with permission
- We'll match you within about four weeks
Older peopleWaiting list open
Free
- For
- Over-65s living alone
- Duration
- One hour a week
- Type
- Our programmes
Not sure it's right for you? Talk to our team, no obligation.
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