Befriending Volunteers

Befriending Volunteers

Organisation role · Flexible hours
Flexible location
BefriendingSocial contactAccompanying
WellbeingOlder peopleCommunity & family
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Cotswold Friends
#54188
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Summary

Are you a good listener who enjoys a chat and a cup of tea? Would you like to be a Befriender? Our Befriending Volunteers provide regular visits to people.

Detailed description

As we get older, we may struggle to get out and about due to health issues or general frailty.


A regular visitor can really brighten someone’s week and can make a significant impact to health and wellbeing. Could you help?


We match befrienders to clients with shared interests and experiences to ensure you’re both happy in the relationship.


Our Befriending Volunteers provide regular visits, making people feel cared for and connected to the community.


Ready to volunteer? Contact us now!


Watch our film of Kay Grey chatting about her role as a Cotswold Friends volunteer:


What volunteers need😇 Disclosure and Barring Service

What we will provide to volunteers

💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra support
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About Cotswold Friends

Cotswold Friends is a charity that helps and supports older and vulnerable people.
We run a number of services in the North Cotswolds, including befriending, carer support and community activities, and have expanded our community transport service into Cirencester.
Whether you have volunteered for charity work before, or are new to the voluntary sector, Cotswold Friends has the right role for you!
We have a wide variety of volunteering options. Our services run throughout the year, so we can always find a volunteering time to suit you.